Category Archives: Robert Whitaker

Robert Whitaker: an investigation to try and solve the puzzle of the mental illness epidemic

Uploaded by     stefboton Jan  7, 2012 Robert Whitaker discusses his book ‘Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America’ In this astonishing and startling book, award-winning science and history writer Robert … Continue reading

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Robert Whitaker on Imagining A Different Future in Mental Health, Philadelphia May 6, 2012

Published on May  7, 2012 by     jimgotts Robert Whitaker, author of the acclaimed books, Mad in America, and Anatomy of an Epidemic,  speaks about how the data shows, we could have far better outcomes for people diagnosed with mental illness … Continue reading

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Robert Whitaker at the ISEPP 2011 Conference in L.A. (Part II)

Credits Andrew Galves Author Robert Whitaker recently updated his website Mad in America to serve as a resource and a community for those interested in rethinking psychiatric care in the United States and abroad.  The goal is to provide readers … Continue reading

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Robert Whitaker at the 2011 ISEPP Conference in L.A. (Part 1)

Author Robert Whitaker recently updated his website Mad in America to serve as a resource and a community for those interested in rethinking psychiatric care in the United States and abroad.  The goal is to provide readers with news, stories of … Continue reading

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“More psychiatrists are willing to listen” and some are integrating information from Anatomy of an Epidemic into their practice

Robert Whitaker elaborates on themes from his new book ‘Mad In America’ about the overuse of psychotic drugs in western society. Uploaded by           ChFife    on Jan  4, 2012 Psychiatrist Dr. Sandra Steingard is the Medical Director of Mental Health … Continue reading

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Robert Whitaker’s Speaking 2012 Schedule

The Mad in America website has a great new look with some additional bloggers, including PsychRights attorney James Gottstein. A message from Attorney James Gottstein:  “I’ve been invited to blog on MadInAmerica.com and my inaugural blog is A Three Pronged Approach … Continue reading

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Robert Whitaker’s “Anatomy of an Epidemic” focus of Discussion Group: Psychiatry “Practice Improvement”-CME

Posted by: Maria Mangicaro The Foundation for Excellence in Mental Health Care (FEMHC) was established last year in response to nationwide interest in Robert Whitaker’s book, Anatomy of an Epidemic, and the desire to examine existing research, create support for new innovative … Continue reading

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PSYCHIATRY UNCENSORED and UNHINGED: Whitaker’s response to The Carlat Psychiatry Blog

By Robert Whitaker Answering the Critics The Carlat Psychiatry Blog Daniel Carlat, an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Tufts University, wrote a two-part review of Anatomy of an Epidemic on January 21 and 24. His review was quite genial … Continue reading

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PSYCHIATRY UNCENSORED: What the Emperor Says When He Has No Clothes with author Robert Whitaker

By Maria Mangicaro Los Angeles, CA.:   Among the highly anticipated presentations during the ISEPP 2011 conference was author Robert Whitaker’s response to answering the critics of the psychiatric Grand Rounds at Massachusetts General Hospital.  “Psychiatry’s Response to Anatomy of an Epidemic: … Continue reading

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Robert Whitaker to present at the ISEPP Annual Conference Saturday Oct. 29, 2011 in L.A.

Psychiatry’s Response to “Anatomy of an Epidemic: What the Emperor Says When He Has No Clothes” My book Anatomy of an Epidemic presents a review of what science has to say about the effects of psychiatric medication on long-term outcomes. … Continue reading

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Anatomy of an Epidemic: Robert Whitaker at the ICSPP 2004 Conference

Robert Whitaker, investigative medical journalist, will also be with us again updating us on further fallout from his extraordinary book that appears to be shaking the establishment to its core with its measured argument and finely supported analysis. He will … Continue reading

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Just “Drug It”: Is Biological Psychiatry an effective model of care? or just a streamlined, rubberstamp approach giving poor outcomes?

By Maria Mangicaro BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY:  Is it an effective model of care? For individuals who suddenly experience a mental health problem, the mental health system itself can seem extremely confusing. Most of us have a preconceived notion that mental health problems are dealt with by a single professional … Continue reading

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Psychiatry’s Response to Anatomy of an Epidemic: What the Emperor Says When He Has No Clothes

By:  Al Galves Ph.D., Executive Director, ISEPP Robert Whitaker is one of the keynote speakers at this year’s conference of the International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry. The conference is scheduled for October 28 and 29 in Los Angeles. Click on … Continue reading

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TEDxColumbus – Suzanne Beachy – What’s Next For The Truth

Suzanne Beachy/ What’s Next for the truth Any diagnosis of mental illness results in a complicated and uncertain fate for those it strikes. When you lose a son as a result of such a diagnosis, it ignites a search for … Continue reading

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CASPER: Drugging our kids, Suicide & homicide effects with Dr. David Healy and Robert Whitaker

Uploaded by MRNEWSguerillamediaon Sep  4, 2011 http://www.casper.org.nz/ Please support Guerilla Media so that the public meetings that the Mainstream media ignore can be viewed in their entirety! http://www.guerillamedia.co.nz From ISEPP Member Vince Boehm: CASPER (Community Action on Suicide Prevention Education … Continue reading

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