From Alliance for Human Protection
Ed: This article has self-references or lost links as references and my contain editorial opinion and not fact.
An Australian survey of more than 1000 psychiatrists, trainees and medical officers found that 76% had prescribed a combination of antidepressants for their patients–which psychiatrists know is not based on any scientific evidence. Indeed, 17% of those who responded reported they had seen serious complications from the combination of antidepressants.
“Doctors working in psychiatry in Australia, like their colleagues in other countries, are prepared to use treatments in some patients without a firm evidence base.”
The damaging effects of psychiatry’s irresponsible high risk prescribing practices are documented in children’s ruined lives. Rebecca Riley a Boston toddler was prescribed a lethal combination of drugs since age 28 months–she died at age four. [1]
Anya Bailey, prescribe the antipsychotic, Risperdal at age 12 for “eating disorder.” As a result of taking the drug, she exhibits two debilitating, irreversible neurological conditions–dystonia (described in The New York Times, May 10), and tardive dyskinisia–these drug-induced disabling conditions are a sign of brain damage. [2]
A series in the Kansas City Star (December 2006) “America’s Mentally Ill Children: Little Llives in Chaos,” describes the out of control behavior of little 6 year old Marcus, a disadvantaged chilid (the oldest of three, fourth on the way). The article mentions that Marcus “heavily medicated.” The reporter seems entirely unaware about the adverse effects that psychotropic drugs often have. [3] One thing is certain, the drugs that have been prescribed for Marcus have NOT HELPED. Someone needs to examine whether the drugs have had a toxic effect and thereby exacerbating the child’s temper tantrums.
Psychaitry’s illegitimate irresponsible prescribing practices have led even leading mainstream child psychiatrists, such as Dr. Gabrielle Carlson, a professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at Stony Brook University School of Medicine on Long Island, to acknowledge : “To me one of the miracle of children’s brains is that we don’t see more harm from these treatments.” [4]
References:
Carey Goldberg. Bipolar labels for children stir concern Hull case highlights debate on diagnosis Rebecca Riley’s parents are accused of deliberately poisoning her with her prescription medication. BOSTON GLOBE, February 15, 2007 [Link]
GARDINER HARRIS, BENEDICT CAREY and JANET ROBERTS Psychiatrists, Children and Drug Industry’s Role THE NEW YORK TIMES May 10, 2007 [Link]
ERIC ADLER America’s Mentally Ill Children: Mending Marcus (Day One of Four) The Kansas City Star Dec. 17, 2006 online: [Link]
BENEDICT CAREY. Debate Over Children and Psychiatric Drugs, THE NEW YORK TIMES February 15, 2007. [Link]
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