Tue.Jun 25, 2024

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Who Is Being Targeted for Forced Medical Treatment in NYC? We Require Answers

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: The piece below appears in the form of a letter, sent by the author to NYC Mayor Eric Adams today. Dear NYC Mayor Eric Adams, I’m Sarah Gorman, a philosopher living with schizophrenia. I write with deep concern for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness and mental illness under the Eric Adams mental health directive. Painting by the author I’m concerned for the real people who will be forcibly drugged by your policy.

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Avoid Bad Psychiatrist by Sam Kris

Mad in America

A psychiatrist and a person are having a conversation: Day 1. Person: “I’m so depressed, because my dog died.” Psychiatrist: “It’s a disorder inside you. I’ll help you to fix it.” Person: “Thanks, but you can’t bring my dog back.” Psychiatrist: “No, I can’t, but my first question is: Did you really have a dog?” Person: ”What?” Psychiatrist: ”I’d like to prescribe some medication for you.

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