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Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry's Deadliest Scam

Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry's Deadliest Scam

Oct 19, 2011 · 1h 18m

Rated 7 out of 10

Overview

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.

Crew of Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry's Deadliest Scam

About Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry's Deadliest Scam

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.

When was Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry's Deadliest Scam released?

Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry's Deadliest Scam was released on October 19, 2011.

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

Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry's Deadliest Scam runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who is in the cast of Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry's Deadliest Scam?

The cast of Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry's Deadliest Scam includes Fred A. Baughman Jr. (Self), Richard Bentall (Self), Bart Billings (Self), Moira Dolan (Self) and Jonathan Emord (Self).

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