The Dark Side of Psychiatry Under Today's Corporatism: Prioritising Short-Term Solutions Over Long-Term Care
How Coercive Care and Standardised Treatments Harm Individuals and Benefit the Bottom Line
Psychiatry, the branch of medicine that deals with mental health disorders, has been the subject of much controversy and debate in recent years. The rise of corporatism, with its emphasis on short-term profits over long-term social welfare, has had a profound impact on the practice of psychiatry. In this article, we explore the problem with psychiatry under today's corporatism.
One of the primary issues with psychiatry under corporatism is the emphasis on short-term, quick-fix solutions to mental health issues. Rather than focusing on long-term, holistic treatments that address the root causes of mental health disorders, psychiatrists often resort to prescribing medication to treat symptoms. This approach can be effective in the short-term, but it can also create a dependence on medication and fail to address the underlying issues.
Another problem with psychiatry under corporatism is the tendency to view patients as commodities rather than individuals. This can lead to a focus on maximi…
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