Robert Whitaker: Rise of Mental Illness in America

Working in the mental health field, I've been struck by the sheer numbers of mentally ill. Every time I meet a new patient, I wonder...

• do meds help or hurt, especially when prescribed long term
• why the treatment of the mentally ill is not more holistic, utilizing talk therapy more and drugs less

Robert Whitaker raises some thought-provoking questions. I plan to read his books Mad In America and

Anatomy of An Epidemic. 

(you may want to fast forward through the introduction)

Quote for the day:
"You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your 
thoughts take you." - James Allen