Tag: Allen Frances
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Economic inequality and mental health
Economic inequality has grown worldwide, creating deep social and financial divisions. As the gap between the rich and poor continues to widen, economic opportunities shrink for many, and psychological well-being deteriorates. Mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and severe psychiatric disorders, have become more prevalent as a result. In countries with high inequality, mental health…
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Paedo-psychiatry – total neglect vs. over-prescription
One of the few phenomena the US and Europe share is the enormously tragic state of paedo-psychiatry. I am a victim of it myself. My moderate depression, strong anxiety, OCD and stuttering, emotional flattening, autism and personality disorder were horribly neglected. I am wondering whether the appointments were worth it at all. But then we…
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FDA criticism by prominent psychiatrist Allen Frances
1. Vast majority of the budget funded by the Big Pharma2. Personnel either come from Big Pharma or leave for it3. Majority of studies are conducted by the Big Pharma4. FDA approves nearly everything
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Suicide – 95 % of them are completely senseless
I know what I am talking about. I used to choose bridges from which to jump. But since I wasn’t sure whether it was the right decision, I asked super-smart people like Steven Pinker, Peter Kinderman or John Read. Yes, I am battling mental illnesses, and since you have had an awful divorce, you are…