The media is reporting a new study published in the December edition of the Archive of General Psychiatry. The findings: Almost half of college-aged individuals had a psychiatric disorder in the past year. Half?!? Please.
This nonsense reminds me of a bit of insight I heard years ago. A gentleman who started his career in clinical psychology noted that many folks who seek such fields have issues themselves -- they see insanity everywhere since they themselves are a touch touched. So it should not be shocking that a psychiatric study declared half of college-aged students in need of psychiatric help.
I am certain that a national mental health crisis will be declared based on this study -- the media fell for it hook, line, and sinker. Of course, the only beneficiaries will be the pharmaceutical companies and state agencies.
Parents, watch your children as the drug companies and government agencies seek to cure nonexistent illnesses -- illnesses that exist only in the minds of the researchers.
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my cousin and good friend are psychologists who specialize in addiction. both had abusive, alcoholic fathers.
i am thoroughly convinced that a great many people go into the field of psychology in order to deal with their own baggage through talking with others about theirs.
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