On: Psychiatry’s Incurable Hubris

[doublepg23]

I've heard this claimed a lot, but I'm unsure what _is_ the current status quo in psychiatry. I say this as a layman who has undergone treatment from therapists and psychiatrists for years.

[theoh → doublepg23]

I'm not sure exactly what claim you are referring to. Maybe if you articulate it I can comment properly.

My general impression is that the only way to communicate how psychiatry is would be to write a very thick novel with characters who occupy many different positions in relation to the profession. Even then it would be hard to give an all-encompassing impression.

[doublepg23 → theoh]

"chemical imbalance theory". I'm aware of people saying it's not accepted as science, but I'm sure what is the current accepted science.

[theoh → doublepg23]

It's a contested field. Try this article for example: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-depression-jus...