Interesting Video about Psychiatry

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The forum discussion critiques a video on psychiatry that is alleged to be propaganda from the Church of Scientology, featuring psychiatrist Thomas Szasz. Participants express skepticism regarding the video's claims, emphasizing that it overlooks the efficacy of medication in treating mental illnesses. The consensus is that the video lacks scientific credibility and serves a specific ideological agenda rather than providing factual information about psychiatric treatment.

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http://www.spikedhumor.com/articles/39165/No_Science_No_Benefits.html

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.
 

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