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Magic and the Practice of Psychotherapy
Sometimes, psychotherapy can change a person’s life so much that it seems more like magic than anything else.
Psychology, Medicine and Pathology
The field of psychotherapy pretends to be as scientific as medicine. That’s as bad for the field as it is for clients.
“It’s Not My Fault!” Blame, Responsibility and Mental Health
Emotional problems might not be our fault. But they're our responsibility to fix.
Can’t I Take a Pill and Feel Better? Mental Health, Medication and Money
We have enormous faith in medicine and science. But psychoactive drugs are less effective and less safe than we have been led to think.
How The Science of Mental Health Fails Us: Psychiatrists, Drug Companies and Universities
If a famous psychiatrist, particularly one from a famous university, says something about psychiatric drugs, our reflex is to believe. Watc
Do Antidepressants Work? Mental Health, Money and Medicine
Nearly 13% of Americans took antidepressants in the past month. But do these drugs work better than a placebo?
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