anti-psychiatry movement

The anti-psychiatry movement challenges traditional mental health treatments, questioning the medical model that views mental illness primarily as biological faults. It argues that psychiatric diagnoses can be subjective, stigmatizing, and sometimes harmful, emphasizing that mental health issues are influenced by social, cultural, and personal factors. Proponents advocate for alternative approaches that prioritize understanding individual experiences, reduce reliance on medications, and promote societal change rather than purely medical interventions. This movement aims to promote greater awareness of patients' rights and to foster more humane and personalized mental health care.