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“[Our children] have been taken away from us by the psychiatric mental-health system. They've been taken away by the educational system, by the government, and by many different forces.”

Quote by Peter Breggin

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Peter Breggin is an American psychiatrist known for his research on the side effects of psychiatric medications and his criticism of psychiatric practices. His work has had a profound impact on the field of mental health. more

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