Raised on Ritalin // Chapter 5: The Story of Modern Psychiatry

The development of ADD/ADHD as a disorder - and its treatment - parallels the history of modern psychiatry in the US. How do we decide what a mental disorder or illness is? How do we decide to treat it? How are the drugs used to treat it made and regulated? All fascinating stuff!

 

Comments or emails are always welcome. Share widely with anyone you think would find this interesting! Chapter 6 will wrap up our history lesson with a look at what has happened in the last 20 years after Prozac and the continued 'evolution' of the DSM. STAY TUNED!


1 comment:

  1. Wow, this is awesome, great art and story. I started reading from Chapter 1 and couldn't stop!

    ReplyDelete