The emergency department is a battlefield. Doctors and nurses are scurrying between beds, calling orders over the constant buzz. A patient gasps in pain, while another struggles against an invisible foe. The air is thick with tension, and the scent of germs hangs heavy. It's a scene of pure chaos, where lives are saved and lost in the blink of an e… Read More

Cuando Elieen Horne, coautora del libro, sugirió ese título, me llamó la atención porque despatchedí que tiene mucho que ver con el trabajo que hago como terapeuta: de cierta manera, lo que la gente hace es explorar sus demonios internos. Aplican el psicoanálisis y, si también son psiquiatras, pueden prescribir fármacos y autorizar hospita… Read More

The world of mental health care in New Zealand consists of a myriad of pathways towards helping. But, among the array of practices, a few ones hold on to a cloud of contention hanging over them. Primarily among these are psychiatric abuses, involuntary commitments, chemical restraints, and the application of electroshock therapy. One primary form … Read More