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Information on the use of medications in the treatment of mental illness. Site investigates and exposes human rights violations in the psychiatric industries.
http://www.cchr.org/
A question forum for prescription psychiatric drugs, answered by a medical doctor. Readers can view previous answers at no charge.
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/mentalhealth/wwwboard.html
A group dedicated to educating others about the dangers of prescription medications. Site concentrates mainly on SSRI serotonin-enhancing medications.
http://www.drugawareness.org/
An article which discusses a higher standard of care when prescribing mind-altering drugs for school children.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0...1/article.jhtml?term=scientology
An article by a poet, Dean Blehert, on the possible danger of administering psychotropic drugs to creative people.
http://www.blehert.com/essays/shrink.html
Book reviews and psychiatric drug data.
http://www.outlookcities.com/psych/
Article that presents an argument that most prescription medications are not really safe. Author cites psychiatric medications that have caused problems.
http://www.businessweek.com/1998/11/b3569025.htm
NIH booklet to help people understand the use of medication in the treatment of mental illness.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/mcabinet/m_mentalillness.html
Positive and negative reasons for the increase in medication use in America. A balanced view of this phenomenon.
http://www.ncpamd.com/Why_so_many_medications.htm
News and articles regarding the negative aspects of psychiatric drugs.
http://psychdrugs.freedommag.org/psych-drugs-freedom-mag.htm
Article about Presley testifying before congress regarding over-medication of kids, and controversy over ADHD and its treatment protocols.
http://people.aol.com/people/news/now/0,10958,355481,00.html
Article by philosopher and medical ethicist Carl Elliott that considers the effect of anti-depressants on dissent.
http://www.tc.umn.edu/~ellio023/medicate.htm
Dr. Scott Zentner, board-certified psychiatrist, shares his insights about new psychotropic medications and other mental health issues.
http://home.mindspring.com/~doctorz/id14.html
A support and awareness-raising resource for those experiencing discontinuation effects from the antidepressant Effexor, including a blog documenting the author's withdrawal process.
http://brainzaps.tblog.com
Non-commercial resources for learning about the risks and benefits of medications for depression and anxiety. Also includes information on controversies surrounding SSRIs.
http://helpguide.org/mental/medications_depression.htm
Factual information and personal stories on common psychiatric medications. No registration required to read or share.
http://halfdoctor.com