Daniel T. Bourne Mental Illness as Myth and Psychiatric Informed Consent with Chuck Ruby, PhD
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May 10, 2024 In this enlightening discussion, Chuck Ruby, PhD, a psychologist with over 25 years of experience, takes a critical look at mental illness perceptions. He questions the efficacy of psychiatric medications and the pitfalls of the medical model. The conversation navigates the importance of informed consent in mental health, emphasizing transparency in diagnoses. Ruby also contrasts traditional views with evolving anti-psychiatry perspectives, advocating for an understanding of emotional distress beyond labels, challenging the stigma associated with mental health.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
From Air Force to Investigative Psychology
02:08 • 6min
Redefining Mental Health: Beyond the Medical Model
08:07 • 9min
Navigating the Tension Between Medical Models and Anti-Psychiatry Perspectives
17:23 • 2min
Informed Consent in Mental Health
18:56 • 10min
Understanding Psychotropic Medications
28:43 • 7min
The Language of Mental Health
35:16 • 11min
The Evolution of Psychological Perspectives
46:20 • 25min