Thomas Szasz Institute

The Thomas Szasz Institute is an organization dedicated to studying and promoting ideas related to medical and psychiatric ethics, particularly emphasizing individual responsibility and personal liberty. Named after psychiatrist Thomas Szasz, it challenges traditional views of mental illness as purely biological conditions, advocating for a critical examination of psychiatric practices and improvements in mental health policies. The institute aims to foster discussions about human rights, consent, and the limits of medical authority in mental health, encouraging a more respectful and considered approach to understanding and treating psychological issues.