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“I think the first thing parents need to start doing is absolutely refuse to cooperate with any psychological evaluation of children in school. Schools should not be mental hospitals. Parents should say that the only tests they want their children to have are those respecting their academic subjects and nothing else.”

Quote by Peter Breggin

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Peter Breggin
Peter Breggin

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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