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How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?

Posted on April 29, 2019 by cchrstl

There is a persistent theme in psychology and psychiatry that there is no evidence that intelligence can increase after cognitive training, education, or any other treatment. Continue reading →

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Committee on Quackery Hides Psychotropic Drug Proliferation

Posted on April 22, 2019 by cchrstl

Committee on Quackery Hides Psychotropic Drug Proliferation Continue reading →

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Psychiatric Hospitals With Safety Violations Still Get Accreditation

Posted on April 15, 2019 by cchrstl

Mental health caregivers have the worst fraud record of all medical disciplines. Continue reading →

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Involuntary Commitment Under Another Name

Posted on April 8, 2019 by cchrstl

Class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of children held in psychiatric hospitals after they had been cleared for release. Continue reading →

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The Psychiatric Scientific Double Standard

Posted on March 30, 2019 by cchrstl

“evidence-based science” Continue reading →

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Hear This — Zone Out on Zonisamide

Posted on March 23, 2019 by cchrstl

We suggest that funding only be provided for workable medical treatments. Continue reading →

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Knock Yourself Out with Spravato (Esketamine)

Posted on March 18, 2019 by cchrstl

Any form of ketamine used to treat so-called depression is unethical and harmful. Continue reading →

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Depression and The Marketing of Madness

Posted on March 10, 2019 by cchrstl

How did psychotropic drugs become the go-to treatment? Continue reading →

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Is It a Drug Allergy or a Side Effect?

Posted on March 4, 2019 by cchrstl

Well, what is an allergy? Continue reading →

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Human Rights in the Mental Health Care Industry

Posted on February 24, 2019 by cchrstl

Here are some examples of psychiatric fraud and abuse. Continue reading →

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