#13: A/Prof Brett Deacon - antidepressants aren’t the answer, the truth about the DSM, and why exposure is a psychologist’s most effective tool

Brett Deacon is a clinical psychologist and distinguished academic who has been at the forefront of academia for over 15 years in the US and Australia. He has published over 100 articles and book chapters on topics ranging from critiques of the biomedical model to co-authoring the book Exposure Therapy for Anxiety: Principles and Practice. Brett is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology and the Conveener of the Clinical Psychology Program at the University of Melbourne. Before taking up this role in 2023, Brett worked in private practice here in Australia for several years. You can find Brett through UniMelb's find an expert page. 

Please enjoy the knowledge, insight, and strong opinions from Brett covering:

- Why psychiatric medication isn't the solution to mental health challenges
- The background to the DSM's evolution
- Why more psychologists should use exposure therapy 

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey (bmccaughey@student.unimelb.edu.au).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu (Yuliu13@student.unimelb.edu.au)