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The Myth of Mental Illness

Book • 1961

In this influential book, Thomas S. Szasz challenges the legitimacy of psychiatry, arguing that the concept of mental illness is logically absurd and has harmful consequences.

He contends that psychiatrists absolve individuals of responsibility for their actions by diagnosing unwanted behavior as mental illness.

Szasz also critiques Freudian psychology as a pseudoscience and warns against the overreach of psychiatry into modern life.

The book includes a new preface on the age of Prozac and Ritalin and the rise of designer drugs, along with two bonus essays in the 50th anniversary edition.

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Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by Dr.

Daniel Amen

as a book he wrote about mental illness.

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as a book written by Dr. Amen.

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when discussing his work on mental illness and brain health.

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as Thomas Szasz's book which argues that the medical establishment marginalizes people.

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in relation to Rebecca Smith's death and the debate surrounding mental illness as a social construct.

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in the context of discussing the importance of omega-3 fatty acids for brain health.

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as Dr. Amen's new book.

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Mentioned by Dr. Daniel G. Amen as an upcoming book addressing the stigma of mental illness.

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as a famous book from 1961.

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in the introduction, highlighting Dr. Daniel Amen’s work in brain health.

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when discussing Michel Foucault's work on power dynamics in medicine.

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as her favorite book, highlighting his approach to mental illness treatment.

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as a resource for understanding the potential impact of inflammation on mental health.

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Mentioned by

Mark Hyman

as one of his most important books, reframing the conversation about mental illness.

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Mentioned by the podcast host as a leading psychiatrist and author, known for his work on brain health and mental illness.

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Mentioned by Dr.

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when discussing his work on brain health and mental illness.

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as Dr. Amen's newest book, which changes the game for those experiencing mental illness.

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