Why Failed Psychiatry Lives On: Its Industrial Complex, Politics, & Technology Worship
by Bruce Levine, PhD
By embracing the technology-worship “religion,” psychiatry is permitted to ignore the reality of its repeated failures.
https://t.co/sOSyS0bsFd
Appreciate this new piece by @MorganGodvin that rebuts the common myths and misconceptions about drug decriminalization in Oregon perpetuated by the latest NYT coverage and offers a broader historical analysis and context https://t.co/gn8eTkWNMO
The short film “Tuesco” documents one family’s experience with disability, and shows how, for people with bodies considered non-normative—disabled or otherwise—community is of paramount importance. Watch here: https://t.co/bMbdsRycL7
Thirty years ago, on this day, legendary visionary and labor organizer Cesar Chavez passed away at the age of 66. To this day, Chavez is stirring knowledge, pride, and fearlessness in our multiracial struggle for a just world.
As we push for greater awareness, inclusion and equity, let's remember the human stories behind the statistics and policies.
Image from our 'The Changing Reality of Disability in America: 2020' documentary: https://t.co/jSBRcXJn4e
The #Berkshire Theatrical Premiere of "Project Frontline" is tomorrow night! Join us for this exciting event and panel discussion. Screening is free but registration is required -> https://t.co/eXFDC3Meea #Manufacturing#LifeSciences#Documentary#IndieFilm
The recent revelations that depression is not caused by a chemical imbalance have caused a huge surge in views of my TED talk from a few years ago explaining what really causes it - now over 15 million views https://t.co/CvfitVBXq8 ❤️
'The Myth of Normal'
by Gabor and Daniel Maté @DrGaborMate
We invest billions in healthcare, yet mental illness and chronic diseases are on a seemingly unstoppable rise.
So what is 'normal' when it comes to health?
read an online sample here
https://t.co/9QxpTG2RN7
"It was then that @boyd_biomedical reached out to me with a radical suggestion." said PJ Moynihan, the film's Director and Producer. "More than two years later, the outcome is "Project Frontline." Join us at the BIC on Nov. 17. Registration required. https://t.co/eXFDC3Meea
ICYMI: One of the best responses to trite & mindless dribble peddled by those opposing real drug reform. Irish @SenLynnRuane on some #nextlevelsh*t.
Incrementalism too often equates to selling out other ppl’s humanity.
@OSFKasia https://t.co/PRRfrWea8h
It's been six months since we (@briandavidearp & @jonlewis84) published our article, “Racial Justice Requires Ending the War on Drugs.”
Please read it & share widely until this injustice ends: https://t.co/P11S9xKuiw #AcademicChatter
.@maiasz - “…for many, if not most people with addiction, trauma is perhaps the critical factor that causes the problem. … I’ve interviewed 100s of addicted people & heard 1000s of stories … it’s impossible to .. not be struck by amount of pain & heartbreak …”
#ProjectFrontline is a teriffic docuseries covering the COVID-19 crisis and the response by the state's MedTech industry to provide manufacturing capabilities for critical supplies. Watch episodes 1-3 and bonus material at https://t.co/Xw4ZsFFTGW
@boydtech @digitaleyesfilm