What is Depression ?

Dr. Gary Kohls has an interesting perspective.  Perhaps depression is simply sadness.  It may be deep and prolonged or it may be passing.  If so, why are we medicating people who are sad?  What good does it do?  Is it harmful more than helpful?  Here is another interesting perspective.  What do some psychiatrists say when asked ?  It is worth pointing out, respectfully, that counsellors are not psychiatrists and normally do not rely on drugs or labels when working with people.  I don't endorse everthing said by the various psychiatrists I've highlighted on this Blog but their views are worthy of consideration when deciding the best course of action to take with any mental health concern.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Is it real?

Dr. Thomaz Szasz is a pioneer in the field of psychiatry.  He is also one of its foremost critics.
In this revealing  talk he questions why anyone would put a child on mind altering medication for ADHD.