Psychiatry is a pseudoscience that gives drugs to patients based on the idea of mental disorders or mental illness. The notion of mental illnesses are not based in any form of material analysis or science.^[1]

History

Bethlehem Royal Hospital is the first psychiatric institution formed in 1377.

Psychiatry in Nazi Germany

Psychiatry was an asset used in Nazi Germany's mass extermination of disabled people.^[2]

Formation of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) was formed in 1952 by the American Psychiatric Association.

Connections to the Pharmacy Industry

Psychiatry is highly connected to the pharmaceutical industry.

Reputation

Psychiatry is widely denounced by many reputable doctors of medicine. Several studies have concluded that psychiatric diagnoses are not biologically based in the brain.

Regardless, Psychiatry is still commonly treated as scientific in cultures.

Abuse

Abusive psychiatric hospitals are often not revoked for clearance by commissions; despite the known abuse.^[3]

References

↑ Thomas Stephen Szasz. THE MYTH OF MENTAL ILLNESS: 'Conclusion'. [PDF]
↑ Rael D Strous. Psychiatry during the Nazi era: ethical lessons for the modern professional. Annals of General Psychiatry. doi: 10.1186/1744-859X-6-8 [HUB]
↑ Stephanie Armour (2017-09-08). "Hospital Watchdog Gives Seal of Approval, Even After Problems Emerge" Wall Street Journal.

[1] Thomas Stephen Szasz. THE MYTH OF MENTAL ILLNESS: 'Conclusion'. [PDF]

[2] Rael D Strous. Psychiatry during the Nazi era: ethical lessons for the modern professional. Annals of General Psychiatry. doi: 10.1186/1744-859X-6-8 [HUB]

[3] Stephanie Armour (2017-09-08). "Hospital Watchdog Gives Seal of Approval, Even After Problems Emerge" Wall Street Journal.

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