Whitaker’s sincerity about seeking better [mental health] treatment options, his command of the facts, and his lack of anti-drug dogma compelled all but the most dogmatic psychiatrists to take him seriously.
Guest Blog: Psychiatric Diagnostic Manual Editor Reveals Emperor Has No Clothes
“There is no definition of a mental disorder. It’s bull___. I mean, you just can’t define it,” states Allen Frances, MD, lead editor for the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-IV). As DSM-IV is the imperial doctrine used by psychiatrists in diagnosing mental disorders, prescribing powerful psychotropic drugs to the masses, and commanding health care dollars, this is quite a confession. “We made mistakes that had terrible consequences,”Francesconcedes.
Depression – Treatment/Recovery Options
There are safer options for depression. Instead of seeking a ‘quick fix,’ which fixes nothing and comes with a truck load of negative side effects that are worse than what ails you. You are wiser to seek options that are non-toxic with no side effects and creates long term wellness rather than merely coping.
Guest Blog – Psychiatric Diagnostic Manual Editor Reveals Emperor Has No Clothes
“There is no definition of a mental disorder. It’s bull___. I mean, you just can’t define it,” states Allen Frances, MD, lead editor for the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-IV). As DSM-IV is the imperial doctrine used by psychiatrists in diagnosing mental disorders, prescribing powerful psychotropics to the masses, and commanding health care dollars, this is quite a confession. “We made mistakes that had terrible consequences,” Frances concedes.