Tag Archives: DSM

The High Number Of Suicides After Electroshock

There is no evidence that ECT decreases the risk of suicide. Continue reading

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Are You Woke?

Woke has evolving meanings due to rapidly changing social conditions. Continue reading

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Scientists are testing a psychiatric treatment for broken heart syndrome

Psychiatry cannot cure mental problems. Continue reading

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Psychiatric Labels Are The Stigma

Psychiatric labels themselves are the stigma. Continue reading

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If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It!

Humanitarian alternatives to harmful psychiatric options. Continue reading

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Bigotry – A Sign of the Times?

When confronted by a bigot, what can you do about this? Continue reading

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Tranquility or Agitation? There’s a drug for that!

Pretty much anybody can be diagnosed with agitation. Continue reading

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Prolonged Grief Disorder is Now Official

There are non–psychiatric, non–drug solutions for people experiencing mental difficulty. Continue reading

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Mental Illness Manual Revision Is Criticized Over Racism Entry

A revised mental disorders diagnostic manual being released this month already faces controversy. Continue reading

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Is Overthinking a Mental Illness?

Overthinking is not a mental illness. Continue reading

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