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“What basic psychological distortion can be found in every civilization of which we know anything? The only psychological force capable of producing these perversions is morality - the concept of right and wrong. The re-interpretation and eventual eradication of the concept of right and wrong are the belated objectives of nearly all of psychotherapy.”

Quote by Brock Chisholm

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Brock Chisholm
Brock Chisholm

Brock Chisholm was a Canadian physician and psychiatrist who is considered one of the founders of modern mental health. Born on May 18, 1896, and passing away on February 4, 1971, Chisholm focused on the social and political aspects of mental health and played a crucial role in shaping post-World War II mental health policies. more

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