Tag Archives: DSM

The Novelty of Auvelity (Not)

Posted on June 22, 2026 by cchrstl

Auvelity is an oral psychiatric drug initially approved by the FDA in August 2022 for adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Continue reading →

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Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising on U.S. Television

Posted on October 27, 2025 by cchrstl

Some evidence demonstrates that these ads actively promote inappropriate prescribing. Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Fooled By Those Selling LSD for Mental Health

Posted on October 13, 2025 by cchrstl

Much of what you hear about drugs actually comes from those selling them. Don’t be fooled. You need facts to make accurate judgments. Continue reading →

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What to Ask a Psychiatrist Before Treatment

Posted on October 6, 2025 by cchrstl

A patient’s right to “Full Informed Consent” is a fundamental human right in the mental health field. Continue reading →

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Sometimes I Just Feel Like A Fake

Posted on July 28, 2025 by cchrstl

Imposter Syndrome Continue reading →

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Oops, I Did It Again

Posted on April 22, 2025 by cchrstl

There is little value in making mistakes. Continue reading →

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Psychiatric Diagnosis is Meaningless

Posted on August 26, 2024 by cchrstl

Psychiatric diagnoses are scientifically worthless as tools to identify discrete mental health disorders. Continue reading →

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Unlocking Work-Life Harmony: Strategies for Balance & Success

Posted on April 8, 2024 by cchrstl

The one thing common to all methods of handling or eliminating stress. Continue reading →

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CCHR Calls Out Psychiatric Association’s Nondisclosure of Conflicts of Interest Among Psychiatrists Who Revised “Psychiatric Bible”

Posted on January 22, 2024 by cchrstl

Citizens Commission on Human Rights says American Psychiatric Association’s unwillingness to provide full disclosure of pharmaceutical companies’ payments to psychiatrists involved in developing the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders prevented public scrutiny of industry influence. Continue reading →

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What Is Your Emotional Intelligence?

Posted on May 31, 2023 by cchrstl

The over-complication of an essentially simple concept leads to endless speculation. Continue reading →

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