Putting Children on Antipsychotics Is Unconscionable
Antipsychotics are dangerous mind-altering psychiatric drugs that are usually prescribed for schizophrenia and bipolar. They are increasingly being prescribed for disruptive behavior “disorders” in children. These drugs have enough alarming potential side effects so...DSM-5 is Coming – Watch Out
DSM-5, the 5th and latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association is scheduled to appear in May 2013. It continues the tradition of creating new psychiatric disorders on a totally...ADHD–News Update
An article in CNN Health, of January 21st, 2013, suggests that ADHD is on the rise, with 5.6% of America’s white children being diagnosed in 2010 and a marked increase of some 69.6% of African-American children diagnosed with the so-called disease between 2001 and...Unwanted Screening for Disorders Alive and Well in Obamacare
Mental Health Screening has had its share of controversy. Upon the eve of Teenscreen ending in the United States, we have the Federal Health Bill which includes many more programs to mental health screen every single generation. There are no medical and scientific studies that show mental health disorders exist and none that exhibit a benefit from mental health screening.
Natural Disasters Do Not Cause Mental Illness
The mental health community would have us believe that those who live through a natural disaster are now prone to mental illness. This is only and soley a means of captializing on others’ hardships. The facts are clear, there is not one medical test to evidence a mental disorder and stress is just that, stress.
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Childhood Depression – Yes, we Have a Drug for That
Child deaths are results of multiple psychiatric drugs at the early age of three and four years old. It’s vital to read factual information and not pay attention to biased and vested opinions.
What Are We Doing to Children Termed “Learning Disabled?”
Imagine if Kim’s parents hadn’t found a different school for her. Would she still be a “learning disabled” high school student today, struggling with her studies? How many kids out there are doing just that because they don’t have the opportunity to go to another school?
The Modern “Medication Generation” –Learned to Say Yes To Drugs
Today, 4 million children begin their school day by taking a small yellow pill, Ritalin, to control their hyperactivity. Since 1990, there has been a 700% increase in the use of the stimulant. And more than 2.5 million prescriptions for anti-depressants were written for pre-schoolers and adolescents.
Manic Depressive Natural Treatment
Many individuals are not informed of the alternative treatments that are available regarding depression and other mental health symptoms. There are numerous physical causes of mental health symptoms that can be evidenced with traditional medical tests.
Early ADHD Treatment Not Needed Nor Warranted
It is true that children can be inattentive, unfocused, fidgety and hyperactive. Children are not adults and should not be expected to behave like one in class or any other place. Boys especially can have a lot of energy but it doesn’t mean they have a “mental disorder.”
SSRIs Create Mass Murderers
Mass murderers seem to still get their signals crossed while on SSRIs and have committed horrendous acts while under this influence.
Alternative Mental Health is the Only Logical Answer
It’s time to look at how your physical health affects your mind. Historically, if you had any “mental illness” type symptoms, you were either deemed crazy, sent to a shrink, locked up or all three. But where are those “mental” symptoms coming from? Is it logical to think that they randomly appear out of nowhere? Of course not. It is logical that the human body can develop a physical ailment or deficiency which could be detrimental to your mental well-being.