This has primarily been a discussion about over diagnosing mental illness and prescribing too many drugs.
But I have my doubts about the talk therapists. When you look at the popularity of the recovered memory movement which thankfully is now coming to an end and notice how many crack pot therapists were party to this and how no governing body stepped in to reign it in .. it should give you pause. I would hate to be in a bad way and have to take my chances with whoever is on the other side of the first door I try. They can do some good and there are some very sharp ones. But it is a real buyer beware situation. If you ever need one, ask everyone you respect for a recommendation and ask them to elaborate on why they think they were good. You'll still be taking your chances.
But I have my doubts about the talk therapists. When you look at the popularity of the recovered memory movement which thankfully is now coming to an end and notice how many crack pot therapists were party to this and how no governing body stepped in to reign it in .. it should give you pause. I would hate to be in a bad way and have to take my chances with whoever is on the other side of the first door I try. They can do some good and there are some very sharp ones. But it is a real buyer beware situation. If you ever need one, ask everyone you respect for a recommendation and ask them to elaborate on why they think they were good. You'll still be taking your chances.
