Snake oil psychiatry -- The influence of big pharma -- The nature of mental disorders -- The creation of DSM-III -- The dangers of DSM-III -- Ordinary sadness versus major depression -- Shyness versus social anxiety disorder -- Boisterous boys versus attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Female woes versus premenstrual dysphoric disorder -- Mood swings versus bipolar disorder -- The future of psychiatry.
Summary:
"This book describes the expansion of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) (fifth edition)--both the manual and its application--and the resulting over-medication of society. The author discusses revisions and additions that have only deepened the epidemics of major depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social anxiety disorder, attention deficit disorder and bipolar disorder"--Provided by publisher.
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