Psychiatry on the Silver Screen

This chapter examines the critique of psychiatry through the lens of a film that highlights government abuses, particularly in the context of Soviet practices. The discussion humorously contrasts historical psychiatric treatments and their portrayals in media, including serious inquiries into methods like lobotomies and modern electroconvulsive therapy. The speakers advocate for a more nuanced understanding of psychiatry, challenging oversimplified narratives and misconceptions about psychiatric medications such as Thorazine.