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Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry's Deadliest Scam (2011)

2011-10-19 · 1h 18m · EN
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The documentary Psychiatry’s Deadliest Scam critiques the DSM, psychiatry’s diagnostic manual, for labeling normal behaviors as mental illnesses. It argues that the DSM lacks scientific basis and fuels a massive industry built on overdiagnosis and overmedication. Through interviews and analysis, it claims this practice jeopardizes civil liberties and ethical treatment.

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Toby BurwellWriter

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Fred A. Baughman Jr.Fred A. Baughman Jr.SelfRichard BentallRichard BentallSelfBart BillingsBart BillingsSelfMoira DolanMoira DolanSelfJonathan EmordJonathan EmordSelfColin RossColin RossSelfJeffrey SchalerJeffrey SchalerSelfDana UllmanDana UllmanSelfNiall McLarenNiall McLarenSelf

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What is Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry's Deadliest Scam about?

The documentary Psychiatry’s Deadliest Scam critiques the DSM, psychiatry’s diagnostic manual, for labeling normal behaviors as mental illnesses. It argues that the DSM lacks scientific basis and fuels a massive industry built on overdiagnosis and overmedication. Through interviews and analysis, it claims this practice jeopardizes civil liberties and ethical treatment.

How long is Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry's Deadliest Scam?

Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry's Deadliest Scam has a runtime of 78 minutes.