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The Clinical, Social, and Cultural Harm of an Iatrogenic Psychiatry

Mad in America

T he harm caused by the medical profession is called iatrogenesis , and in 1975, Ivan Illich (1926-2002) published Medical Nemesis (republished titled Limits to Medicine ) in which he discussed the clinical, social, and cultural iatrogenesis of modern medicine. Antidepressants? John’s wort-treated patients).

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Enlarging the Treatment Lens for Postpartum Depression

Mad in America

Mom continued to struggle to overcome depression until her death in 2002. Zurzuvae’s cost is estimated to be $16,000 for the 14 days and it is still not known if insurance will cover it. MotherToBaby : Organization of Teratology Information Specialists provides a telephone and Web-based service for patients and healthcare providers.

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Dear Mr. Kennedy

ADDitude

44 Behavioral therapy is used by just 44% of pediatric patients, in part because its not always covered by medical insurance and knowledgeable providers are scarce. In addition, neurofeedback is seldom covered by insurance and involves a significant investment of time and money. Treatment recommendations for healthcare providers.