Frances, Allen

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Saving normal

an insider's revolt against out-of-control psychiatric diagnosis, DSM-5, big pharma, and the medicalization of ordinary life
Eposes the extent to which individuals are wrongly diagnosed with psychiatric disorders when they are merely experiencing the normal ups and downs that many people experience every day. Argues that labeling everyday problems as mental disorders can have a massive negative impact on society and demonstrates how "Big Pharma" is reaping the benefits of this wrongful practice.

Am I okay?

a layman's guide to the psychiatrist's bible
2000
A guide to psychiatric conditions, featuring a diagnostic screening questionnaire, information on a range of mental health issues, and listings of national organizations, support groups, and other sources of help.
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