Paul John Scott's review of : Prescription for Sorrow: Antidepressants, Suicide and Violence by Patrick D. Hahn (Samizdat Health. Available in Print or Kindle ) Prozac, arguably the most famous drug of our lifetimes, was never approved for sale. Rather, Prozac when combined with anti-anxiety medication was approved for sale. In an unpromising design that seems so very … [Read more...] about One Story to Rule them all: From Prozac to Abilify
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A Story of Iatrogenic Insanity: Prescription for Sorrow
There are quite a few books published about the lack of benefit and harm caused by so-called “anti-depressants.” The fact that so many people have felt compelled to write such books is interesting in itself. Prescription for Sorrow, by Patrick Hahn, is simply the best one I have read. It is the most engaging and readable. This is aided by victim vignettes of real people … [Read more...] about A Story of Iatrogenic Insanity: Prescription for Sorrow
Malcharist: A Spellbinding Thriller 2
This review by Kevin Miller was posted on Amazon under the heading The Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction As one who has had the fortune/misfortune of reporting on the “science” behind prescription psychiatric drugs for 20+ years, I was thrilled to find MALCHARIST, the new novel by Paul John Scott. Mr. Scott’s writing is engrossing (I read this book in 24 hours), irritating (his … [Read more...] about Malcharist: A Spellbinding Thriller 2
Malcharist: A Spellbinding Thriller
This review of Malcharist is by Patrick D. Hahn, author of Prescription for Sorrow and Madness and Genetic Determinism with a further review below by Annie Bevan. What Paddy Chayefsky’s Network was to the Twentieth Century, Paul John Scott’s Malcharist is to the Twenty-First. This is a novel that takes the reader deep inside the Pharmaceutical Empire which invents diseases, … [Read more...] about Malcharist: A Spellbinding Thriller
The Hemingway Effect
Malcharist began life as The Hemingway Effect, and possibly other things before that. For a long time it was The Placebo Suicides before Paul John Scott decided to experiment and see if people would buy a book with a title that didn’t conjure up images they might identify with – other than something vaguely dark and threatening. The book is a page-turner about … [Read more...] about The Hemingway Effect
Malcharist: Fact or Fiction?
Yesterday we had a review of Malcharist by Gary Schwitzer. Today's review is by Leemon McHenry - see below. Malcharist, by Paul John Scott, is a fictional account of one of psychiatry’s most influential key opinion leaders (KOLs), his ghostwriter, and a journalist on the trail of a big scandal in the world of Big Pharma. The story didn’t happen in reality, but Scott has … [Read more...] about Malcharist: Fact or Fiction?
Fiction that captures reality: Malcharist
Malcharist… warns, educates, inspires. Malcharist tells stories mirroring the ugliness and craziness of health care Review by Gary Schwitzer I don’t read much fiction. Never have. As a journalist for 48 years, my mind and my eyes are focused on learning from history and reflecting on current events. But I’ve crossed paths with Paul John Scott through the … [Read more...] about Fiction that captures reality: Malcharist
Farewell Marchino
Nearly a week ago a group of Italians sent this post written after one of their number gave up his struggle with PSSD and the system. We've been very slow posting it - partly because of the emotions it stirs. Its quiet beginning and contained fury at the end conjured up Marc Antony's speech after Caesar's assassination. I Come to Bury Marchino Goodbye Marchino.. Little … [Read more...] about Farewell Marchino
Sex, No Sex, Sex, No Sex….
Accessible New Resource RxISK has a new resource - a literature resource. PSSD Literature. You can download any of these articles and take them to any doctor, lawyer or other person you see. While in this area on RxISK, have a look at the other material under Tools. Anyone who becomes aware of any other articles, academic or lay media (but more than just a brief mention), … [Read more...] about Sex, No Sex, Sex, No Sex….
Medical Assistance in Dying: A Personal Perspective
I have personal experience of seeking help with Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). I also have personal experience of considering taking my own life by suicide. These instances have been as a result of feeling physically and mentally distraught, and with a fear that there may be no realistic potential for improvement in my condition. Presently, I am enjoying … [Read more...] about Medical Assistance in Dying: A Personal Perspective