Soviet Mental Health Tactics and Modern Parallels

This chapter examines the controversial mental health practices of the Soviet regime, particularly their use of psychiatric techniques for political control, and draws comparisons to contemporary issues in mental health and pharmaceuticals. It discusses historical instances of administrative detention and surveillance of dissenting individuals, illustrating the implications of government control over thoughts and behaviors. The chapter also explores advanced Soviet research in psychology and cybernetics, raising concerns about the manipulation of psychological and physiological factors in society today.