Mental Health
Mental Health and Therapy’s Victims
When the language of mental health becomes ubiquitous, imbued with victimhood, and accompanied by a loss of confidence in objective truth, the protective discipline of morality and the importance of character tend to be superseded.
Watching ‘No One Cares About Crazy People’ Will Change You
Problem solved, no. But problem met head-on, yes.
Never Let Anyone Dull Your Sparkle
Rose of Tralee Winner Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh delivers powerful message to young girls.
The Wolves in White Coats Report
Let us hope this report is just the beginning of a reappraisal of what makes for a happy and healthy childhood.
This Is a Growing Epidemic
If someone under 20 cannot find a job, they should be training for one. The late teens is a crucial time. The last thing they need is to be derailed with ‘free’ money to stay in bed.
A Look at Dunedin’s Dark Secret
Cherry Farm was finally shut down in November 1992. One might think that Dunedin’s notorious treatment of mentally ill patients ended there. Sadly, that is not the case. There has been yet another recent investigation by the Chief Ombudsman this time concerning Wakari Hospital.
Is Therapy the Cure or the Cause?
The more therapy we have, the worse we all seem to be.
JAMA’s Study Still Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
Twenty years ago, a landmark JAMA study changed the way antidepressants were prescribed during pregnancy. Today, readers still aren't seeing the complete scientific record.
Trial Opens for Mother of Three
A shocking crime inside a seemingly ordinary American family has raised questions about mental illness and criminal responsibility.
And So, Death by Government
But it is all good. Our parliament has legislated it. Our government funds and administers it. Health professionals do the killing. And – most importantly – Nana okayed it. It’s not like she can complain.
Macron’s Final Gift: A Law for Death
Macron is supposed to leave power in a few months. He’ll be remembered as a clown, but a clown with a very gloomy mask.
The Commissioner Responds to My Questions
Evidence should drive policy, not rights rhetoric shielding low-quality practice. Commissioner offers an activist-influenced viewpoint, not a rigorous, child-centred application of evidence and ethics.
Worry About the Fearmongering, Not the Change
Can’t we all just get a grip? And help our children get a grip?
My 40 Year War on Psychiatry
Hooking people on bogus labels and antidepressants has already ruined too many American lives. Passing out millions more psychiatric Purple Hearts will not make this nation happier or more sane.