Justin Garson – A New Vision for Mental Health

Madness and Method: Exploring the Realm of Unconventional Reasoning

Author: Editorial 9th November 2023 0 Comments

This article by Justin Garson has been published by Mad in America. It begins: “What is madness? Is it merely a colloquial term for ‘mental illness,’ one that is alternatively reviled and reclaimed? Is it merely the lack of reason? Or…
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Arthur Wigan, idiocy, Immanuel Kant, insanity, John Locke, Jonah Bossewitch, Justin Garson, Mad in America, madness, Sofia Jeppsson, Wouter Kusters

Beyond the Chemical Imbalance Theory of Depression: An Interview with Prof. Joanna Moncrieff

Author: Editorial 11th October 2023 0 Comments

This interview , conducted by Justin Garson, has been published in Psychology Today. It begins: “KEY POINTS In 2022, a large review led by Joanna Moncrieff showed the ‘serotonin theory of depression’ to be groundless. Her review puts into question our…
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antidepressants, chemical imbalance theory, depression, Joanna Moncrieff, Justin Garson, Psychology Today, Research, SSRIs

How the “Chemical Imbalance” Metaphor Harms Patients

Author: Editorial 2nd June 2023 0 Comments

This article by Justin Garson has been published in Psychology Today. It begins: People who think their depression comes from a chemical imbalance are more pessimistic about recovery. They also tend to believe that medication is more useful than therapy. Fortunately,…
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chemical imbalance theory, depression, Justin Garson, Prozac, Psychology Today, serotonin, SSRIs

The Evolution of ADHD: The advantages of wandering attention

Author: Editorial 24th November 2022 0 Comments

This article by Justin Garson has been published in Psychology Today. It begins: “ Attention -deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) is often described by psychiatrists as a neurodevelopmental disorder, one marked by inattention, disorganization, and impulsiveness. In contrast, some psychologists, psychiatrists, and anthropologists see…
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ADHD, Annie Swanepoel, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Chuansheng Chen, complementary cognition, evolution, Helen Taylor, Justin Garson, neurodiversity, New Approaches, Psychology Today

Madness: A Philosophical Exploration

Author: Editorial 14th October 2022 0 Comments

This book has been written by Justin Garson. The publishers say: “Reframes philosophical debates about the nature of mental disorderOffers an innovative reading of the history of madnessDevelops alternative paradigm for thinking about what it means to be mad” “Since the…
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books, Culture & Society, history of madness, Justin Garson, madness, philosophy