Thomas S. Szasz

Thomas S. Szasz was a Hungarian-American psychiatrist and author best known for his critical views on psychiatry and the concept of mental illness. He argued that mental disorders are not medical conditions but rather problems in living that result from social and personal conflicts. Szasz believed that labeling individuals as mentally ill can lead to societal stigma and can undermine personal responsibility. His influential book, "The Myth of Mental Illness," challenges the medicalization of psychological issues, advocating for individual rights and the importance of personal freedom in handling mental health.