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Allen J. Frances

Biography: Allen J. Frances is an American psychiatrist. He is currently Professor and Chairman Emeritus of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine.

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Birthday: October 02, 1942

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Medicating Normal

2020-09-15

Overview: One in five Americans is taking a psychiatric drug, including millions of children. Pharmaceutical companies have over-hyped the benefits of these drugs, while hiding the risks and severe side effects including physiological dependence. "Medicating Normal" explores what happens when for- profit medicine intersects with human beings in distress.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2020-09-15

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Crazywise

2017-06-06

Overview: Western culture treats mental disorders primarily through biomedical psychiatry, but filmmakers Phil Borges and Kevin Tomlinson reveal a growing movement of professionals and survivors who are forging alternative treatments that focus on recovery and turning mental “illness” into a positive transformative experience.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2017-06-06

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