RECOMMENDED BOOKS ABOUT PSYCHIATRY

"Anatomy of an epidemic" by Robert Whitaker

This book is a must read. It explains in detail how psychiatric drugs can make mental illness worse. It influenced me to get off psychiatric drugs.

"Mad in America" by Robert Whitaker

Bad science, bad medicine, and the enduring mistreatment of the mentally ill

"Psychiatry under the influence" by Robert Whitaker & Lisa Cosgrove

Discusses the institutional corruption in psychiatry

"Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal" by Breggin MD, Peter R

A Guide for Prescribers, Therapists, Patients and their Families. Dr Breggin is recognized as a world leader in psychiatry.

"Your Drug May be your problem" by Peter R. Breggin MD & David Cohen PhD

The book shows evidence that psychiatric drugs can make mental disease worse. It cautions that getting off psychiatric drugs can result in extreme withdrawal symptoms and that there are ways to mitigate the symptoms.

"The Anti-Depressant Fact Book" by Peter R. Breggin MD

Discusses how antidepressants work in the brain

"The ritalin fact book" by Peter R. Breggin MD

What you doctor won't tell you

"Nutrient Power" by Walsh PhD, William J.

He uses vitamin and mineral supplementation to help people get off psychiatric drugs

"The Omega-3 Connection" by Stoll MD, Andrew L.

The Groundbreaking Antidepression Diet and Brain Program

"How to Get Off Psychoactive Drugs Safely" by James Harper NC & Jayson Austin NC

Provides a step by step approach; including the use of nutritionals

"The Homeopathic Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and Other Mental and Emotional Problems" by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman ND & Robert Ullman ND

Explores Alternatives to Conventional Drug Therapies

"The Amphetamine Debate" by Moore, Elaine A.

The Use of Adderall, Ritalin and Related Drugs for Behavior Modification, Neuroenhancement and Anti-Aging Purposes

"Creating mental illness" by Horwitz, Allan V.

Current conceptions of mental illness as a disease fit only a small number of serious psychological conditions and that most conditions currently regarded as mental illness are cultural constructions, normal reactions to stressful social circumstances, or simply forms of deviant behavior.

"Recovery and Renewal" by Baylissa Frederick

Your Essential Guide to overcoming dependency and withdrawal from sleeping pills, other benzodiazepine tranquillsers and antidepressants.

"Manufacturing Depression" by Greenburg, Gary?

The secret of a modern disease

"The noble lie" by Greenburg, Gary?

When scientists gave the right answers for the wrong reasons

"The Myth of the Chemical Cure" by Moncrieff, Joanna

The theory that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance has never been proven

"Med Free Bipolar" by Morrow, Aspen L.

What type of doctors can actually heal you and what tests to ask for.

"The Ultramind Solution" by Mark Hyman MD

Detoxification, reducing inflammation, and proper digestion are important in maintaining mental health

"The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution" by Trudy Scott CN

How the foods you eat can help you calm your anxious mind, improve your mood & end cravings

"The Food-Mood Solution" by Challem, Jack

Show how you can use food to affect your mood

"The Antidepressant Solution" by Glenmullen MD, Joseph

A step-by-step guide to safely overcoming antidepressant withdrawal, dependence, and addiction

"The Natural Medicine Guide to Bipolar Disorder" by Marohn, Stephanie

Offers statistics, research, and interviews with physicians and healing professionals who are leaders in their fields

"Healing Depression and Bipolar Disorder Without Drugs" by Gracelyn Guyol

Uses natural Therapies

"Nature's Prozac" by Judith Sachs

Natural therapies and techniques to rid yourself of anxiety, depression, panic attacks and stress.

"Saving Normal" by Allen Frances MD

A former DSM developer exposes the over diagnosis of mental disease