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“I think that one of the things that has happened is that psychiatry has become the religion of liberalism.”

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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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