Until now, my website had a “special projects” page. It briefly outlined my concern about overzealous drug promotion, and it also said I sought to demystify psychiatry in general, perhaps through writing a book or a series of articles.
It occurred to me this weekend that a blog might address both of these “special projects,” as well as many others. Once I have this set up, I’ll offer more thoughts (and links) that may be of interest to existing or would-be patients, to my colleagues, and to readers in general.
Have you read Dr. Elio Fratarolli’s book, The Soul in the Age of the Brai? He provides an easily digestible framework around medication vs. psychotherapy. I teach undergrad psychology students and it is sad to see how few students recognize the choice between medication and psychotherapy. I want my students to leave my classes having DOUBT about either and to spend the rest of their collegiate career exploring the contradiction in psychiatry, psychology and mental health workers.
No, I hadn’t heard of it. The correct reference is Healing the Soul in the Age of the Brain: Why Medication Isn’t Enough by Elio Frattaroli, 2002. More info at the Amazon page. Looks good, maybe I’ll get around to reading it someday. Thanks.