Blogs

Peter Gøtzsche discusses how critics of psychiatry are silenced in top medical journals and in the media.

We still do not have adequate data to guide us on how to best reduce relapse risk; however, I think there are reasons to taper slowly.

Based on his lived experience, Ron Bassman describes his efforts to create an educational and support program that links families with survivors.

An analysis of the huge increase in drugs for children, the role of Big Pharma, and a look at the impact on families and communities.

Peter Gøtzsche discusses the myths perpetuated by mainstream psychiatrists and the dishonest way they respond to critics.

A landmark report has been released exploring possibilities for acknowledging the harms people experience in mental health systems.

A therapist argues that achievement culture hurts youth mental health, and parents should focus on their children's inner wisdom.

The UN reflected a middle-ground position for human rights-based mental health, but the response from psychiatric organisations was hostile.

Unfortunately, the problems that sometimes occur when people try to stop an SSRI antidepressant are still severe and long-lasting.

Surveillance exacerbates anxiety, destroys trust in relationships, and diverts money away from effective treatment.

Peter Gøtzsche discusses withdrawal and how to taper off psychiatric drugs.

Although the trial showed that you are more likely to relapse if you stop or significantly reduce your antipsychotic medication, it did not show that relapse is inevitable.

Psychiatric survivors and allies mourn ECT activist and author Linda Andre and vow to continue her legacy.

The report is intended to be used to advocate for the elimination of unwanted psychiatric interventions and to promote humane, effective, voluntary approaches.

The STAR*D scandal is about how psychiatry peddled a fabricated result to the public, and now Aftab, in his latest post, has added a whopper of his own to the STAR*D story.

Peter Gøtzsche discusses how the textbooks barely mention the role of psychotherapy and therapists, instead focusing almost entirely on pharmacotherapy.

This is the story of Chandra and her daughter Sophia (not their real names), who has been in the mental health system since the age of 10.

Ed Pigott calls for retraction of 2006 STAR*D article in American Journal of Psychiatry.

Fatigue has always been in the background, infiltrating everywhere, ruling our choices and life paths—and the pharmaceutical industry has taken advantage.

Dr. Aftab objects to my "tirade against psychiatric neuroscience." What Dr. Aftab does not do is address any of my substantive conclusions.

Peter Gøtzsche discusses the way psychiatry violates international ethics laws by engaging in forced treatment and other abuses.

Despite living in Israel for five years, I had no idea that one of the few Soteria houses in the world was only a short train ride away.

Cochrane is keen to protect guild interests and to comply with official views from governments even when they contradict the evidence in Cochrane reviews.

Peter Gøtzsche discusses the poor body of research for the efficacy of ECT and the common effect of amnesia, which indicates brain damage.

The 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day takes place on Saturday, October 28—and this time around, I’ll be there. The upcoming event will provide...