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Anatomy of an Epidemic

Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America
Summary:

The book investigates the history of psychiatric medications, questioning whether these drugs are responsible for the increase in mental illness diagnoses over the past fifty years. It critically examines the long-term outcomes for patients on psychotropic drugs, suggesting that these medications may do more harm than good for many individuals.

Key points:

1. Medicalization of Mental Health: Whitaker believes the rise in mental illness is due to over-diagnosing normal emotions as mental disorders.

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