3 chapters across the catalog
Dr. Drew and the "War on Crazy" Mental Health Rights
Dr. Drew Pinsky is criticized for his public comments suggesting that HIPAA laws and patient rights should be curtailed to allow for the involuntary commitment and forced medication of the mentally ill. The hosts frame this as a "war on crazy" that threatens individual freedoms under the guise of preventing rampage killings.
Mentally Ill Offender Treatment Act, DSM-V and Behavioral Disorders
Legislation to reauthorize the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act is analyzed in the context of expanding government surveillance of mental health. The reliance on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is criticized, suggesting that broad definitions of disorders like Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) could lead to increased state intervention. The act facilitates collaboration between criminal justice systems and mental health treatment providers.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) includes a new classification called Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). This diagnosis is intended for children previously misdiagnosed with ADHD or pediatric bipolar illness. Critics suggest the new category serves primarily to facilitate the marketing of new pharmaceutical treatments, such as Haldol, for pediatric use.
