The wellness industry is currently valued at over $5.6 trillion dollars globally. A sizeable portion of the industry consists of alternative medicine products and services. But is the wellness industry really healing what ails us? Why do people turn to alternative medicine? What is the nature of mental-health related pseudoscience and misinformation?
In this presentation, Dr. Jonathan N. Stea will shine a light on how mental health-related pseudoscience and misinformation have infiltrated popular culture, social media, and our healthcare systems themselves. Dr. Stea will discuss the history and harm of the anti-psychiatry movement, and he’ll pull back the curtain on the history of the wellness industry and the devastating consequences of allowing pseudoscience promoters to target the vulnerable in our society. Finally, he’ll talk about making better informed decisions with a view toward improved science and mental health literacy.
This presentation will:
Describe the nature and harm of mental-health related pseudoscience
Discuss the importance of science and mental health literacy
Discuss sources of mental health misinformation
CPAs, CPA candidates, and family members who are interested in the science behind wellness.
Seats Available: 498
Delivery Method: Live Virtual
Start Date: Friday, July 18, 2025 12:00 PM End Date: Friday, July 18, 2025 01:00 PM
