Doctors told a teenage Laura Delano she had something they called bipolar disorder, and then proceeded to make her legitimately crazy with psych drugs. She’s one of the few who recovered.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:20) Why Is the New York Times Mad at Delano for Getting off Antidepressants?
(15:32) The Major Problem With Psychiatry Diagnoses
(34:43) How ... Show More
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When to medicate the mind with Laura Delano
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