The Americanization of Mental Illness

New York Times by Ethan Watters | Jan. 10, 2010 (Special Report)

In recent years, American ideas about psychiatric disorders have spread around the globe. Is that really good for the world’s mental health? Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Jan 9, 2010 - 8:17 PM PST
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Jan 11, 2010 - 5:34 AM PST
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