Marianne Williamson Apologizes For Calling Depression 'A Scam' | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC

After a breakout performance in Detroit, 2020 candidate Marianne Williamson joined The Beat and was pressed on policy positions. Williamson apologized for her past comments calling clinical depression 'a scam' and responded to calling vaccine mandates 'Draconian' and 'Orwellian.' Williamson also talked about her debate strategy of hitting a 'larger theme' and going 'deeper than just talking about external fixes' touting her comments on race, Flint, health, the environment, 'and about politics in general

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[lvw]

She’s absolutely correct.
We tell people all the time:
-Sadness and clinical depression are NOT the same.
-Pills can have serious side effects, are not magic, and are not appropriate for everyone.

But our voices are drowned out by pharmaceutical companies that sponsor bogus studies to justify pushing the agenda that Sadness=depression=pill,
Stress=anxiety=pill,
Inadequate parenting=ADHD=pill.
Read studies from other countries (Canada, Sweden, UK...).
Poor diet, vitamin deficiencies, imbalanced gut bacteria, heavy use of social media, environmental pollutants, and lack of sleep/physical activity/purpose/connection are the biggest contributors to the rise in mental health issues (which is not the same as Mental Illness).
-A Mental Health Nurse

[coolwater]

She is eloquent. I agree normal situations of sad days ate NORMAL to get through and not to be labelled and drugged

[cita]

Maryanne is underrated she has my vote over everyone.

[sparramore]

Okay she is a little weird sometimes but she is very intelligent and has a very logical brain and wouldn't be terrible... she seems like someone who would defer to an expert when she doesn't know better and that is something we need to have in government someone who can admit when they're wrong

[ouranos]

Not a single lie was spoken. Absolutely incredible. <3

[rs]

Marianne Williamson - an American who is, on every level, fit to be our President. I'm going to give her some of my paycheck tomorrow & put my money where my mouth is. And my heart.

[cocoaliveson]

I think that Marianne is a fresh voice that is having a positive effect on the political conversation. That's valuable.

[KaikalaMoon]

She cleaned that up nicely. "A RETURN TO LOVE" helped me tremendously during one of those times in my life.
LOVE🌹 Marianne Williamson!!

[stellashepherd]

She’s too thoughtful and nuanced for a sound bite driven media and the outrage Olympics. She’s a very nice person. Very gracious. I appreciate that she’s not defensive and willing to be honest.

[estherbradley]

I understood her answer on vaccinations the 1st time you asked She was very clear that she is pro-vaccination and anti- big pharmaceutical overstepping their bounds which they have been allowed to do. Ari, you almost treated her like they did on The View (well not that bad), but it’s like you tried to trip her up when she was very very 🤦🏽‍♀️

[mcnewsmcocconcierge]

I’m definitely donating to her again and voting for her.

[FulSerkle]

Guess what I will vote for her if she is up for elect.

[simpleplanfan]

Let’s all appreciate the fact that she can acknowledge what she said and actually apologize for it instead of calling it “fake news” and other frivolous nonsense. The baby-in-chief could never do that.

[goteamusa]

I wish this guy would let her finish a thought. I was getting irritated with his constant interruption...can only imagine how she felt

[shonalovely]

She is right. Mental Health has become big business and sometimes I see doctors making dx based on keeping you coming back. Its crazy

[thomashall]

What a difference between your respectful, listening interview of Marianne Williamson and Anderson Cooper's interview where he repeatedly cut off her answers and explanations of her position on anti-depressants.  It's refreshing to hear a public figure apologize.  Cooper kept raising the same point but didn't give her the time to reach the conclusion of her sentence.  Very frustrating.  Thanks, Ari, for an example of how to ask  questions and wait for a completed response.

[heatherremlin]

Come on Oprah Winfrey! Get out there and show your support for Marianne Williamson, and howza bout throwing some $ to her campaign... we know your a big fan!? We need her now!
We love you Marianne and we believe in you :)

[unitedwestand]

She won the debate yesterday, sharp, energetic, vibrant

[annetteyoutube]

Most anti-depressant type drugs aren't meant to be used long-term. They're intended for use in the critical initial state until other more exact and specific treatments (ie: vitamins based on genetic needs, proper sleep, mindfulness practice, etc) can be implemented.

[CaressaBrowArtistry]

I hate that she has to even go against what she said. I agree what she said in the first place.