Dissidence

Introduction: Defining Corruption in Psychiatry and Setting the Historical Stage Corruption, within the context of a professional medical field such as psychiatry, represents a significant breach of trust and a deviation from the core principles of ethical practice. It encompasses the abuse of entrusted power for private gain, wherein individuals or entities leverage their authority…

I. Introduction: The Double-Edged Sword of Antipsychotic TherapyAntipsychotic medications represent a cornerstone in the management of severe mental illnesses, particularly schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They are frequently indispensable for controlling psychosis, the hallmark symptoms of which include delusions and hallucinations, thereby enabling individuals to function more effectively in daily life. Clinical evidence supports their role…

So I’ve got a story to tell about psychiatrists and the pharmaceutical industry. I suppose I should start at the beginning. When I was about eight years old, I was in foster care and I tried to commit suicide. I was physically restrained by my then foster parents before being sedated and strapped to a…