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The discussion centers around skepticism regarding a video that claims to challenge the validity of psychiatric treatments. Critics highlight that one of the doctors featured, Thomas Szasz, has ties to the Church of Scientology, raising concerns about the video's credibility and potential bias. The main argument against the video's claims is that it overlooks the effectiveness of medication in treating various mental illnesses, suggesting that the content may serve as propaganda rather than a factual representation of psychiatric practices.
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How truthful is this video? Any opinion?
 
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Well, at least one of the doctors featured (specifically, Thomas Szasz) has been associated with the "Church" of Scientology, so I wouldn't be surprised if they created the video. Frankly, I think that it's crap. It completely ignores the fact that many mental illnesses can be effectively treated with medication.
 
This is a Church of Scientology propaganda video.
 

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