INTRODUCTION Since about the mid 1960’s, the great majority of psychiatrists have abandoned any form of psychosocial perspective, and have insisted that the various items listed in successive revisions of the DSM are “real illnesses”.  The usual justification for this is based on the assertion that the “symptoms” of these items are caused by neurological… Continue Reading

On March 14, 2021, I saw the following notice on the AntiDepAware website: “I have decided reluctantly to end my involvement with this website. Although the site will remain online in the meantime, there will be no further updates, and the email address is no longer valid. Many thanks to all those who have contacted… Continue Reading

Disease, illness, disorders, etc. INTRODUCTION    One of the problems in the present debate about neurochemical imbalances is that almost every word in the English language has at least two meanings, and sometimes four or five.  Some English speakers deplore this state of affairs and regard it as an endless source of confusion.  Others consider it… Continue Reading

    FREE DOWNLOAD:  SEE BELOW   I have recently read a remarkable novel with a strong anti-psychiatry theme.  It is titled:  Half Love.  The author, Tej Gilmon, is a psychiatric nurse from California who enjoys video gaming and watching the Giants whenever he can. “Imagine a society where it has become illegal to label… Continue Reading