New York City Council Passes Bill to Ban Conversion Therapy
A new bill has passed to ban conversion therapy which is a potentially dangerous and scientifically unsound psychiatric treatment.
Over 50 Years Ago Thomas Szasz Rocked the World of Psychiatry
It is fifty-six years now since Thomas Szasz rocked the world of psychiatry by writing The Myth of Mental Illness: Foundations of a Theory of Personal Conduct. His work continues to have a profound impact on how we think about disease, behavior, liberty, justice, responsibility, and most important of all, what it means to be human.
Informed Consent: How to Make Sure You’re Getting Quality Medical Care
When you are given a diagnosis you need to know the actual physical evidence for it. You don't want someone's opinion. When you are offered treatment, there is a minimum of what your doctor should explain to you so you can give informed consent.