Episode 198: Is Mental Illness a Myth? (Thomas Szasz's "The Myth of Mental Illness")
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The Legitimacy of Mental Illness
They delve into the concept of mental illness and its legitimacy, questioning the existence and measurement of certain disorders like ADD. They discuss the potential influence of psychiatric establishments in inventing disorders and prescribing medication arbitrarily, while also acknowledging the benefits of thinking of mental illness in a helpful way for individuals. The influence of capitalism and pharmaceutical companies on over-prescribing medications is explored, along with the effectiveness of talk therapy and the mystery surrounding electroconvulsive therapy's positive impact on severe depression.
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