Other Counseling Resources

Academy for the Study of the Psychoanalytic Arts

The Academy's Mission is to advance the study of psychoanalytic epistemology, theory, practice, ethics, and education within a psychological framework consisting of philosophy, the arts, and the anthropic sciences as opposed to biology, medicine, and the natural sciences. Several important articles are in their library, including two I use regularly in my teaching: "The Empty Couch" by Joan Acocella and "The Myth of the Reliability of DSM" by Stuart Kirk and Herb Kutchins.

Citizens Commission on Human Rights

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights has a Scientology connection, which they discuss openly on their website. However, I've reviewed their videos and found them to be a good video crash course on the problems with psychiatric treatment and the pharmaceutical industry. The information there I've heard from several other sources. So while there is a bit of melodrama in the videos, and there is a Scientology connection, still take the time to view the videos. Start here and then more on to other sources, like PsychRights and Peter Breggin (breggin.com).

Classics in the History of Psychology

An effort to make the full texts of a large number of historically significant public domain documents from the scholarly literature of psychology and allied disciplines available online, there are now over 25 books and nearly 200 articles and chapters online. The site also contains links to over 200 relevant works posted at other sites. See the separate Additional Resources page on this site "Classics in Psychology and Religion" for specific links to ebook titles on this site and others.

Dick B.'s Website

Here you will find details on Dick B.'s books and articles about Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) and how it was influenced from several Christian sources: the Bible; the practice of Quiet Time; the teachings of the Evangelical Episcopal minister Sam Shoemaker; the life-changing program and principles of the Oxford Group; the religious literature used by early A.A. before the publication of its "Big Book;" and others. As Dick points out, there is no other historical material of this kind--not in A.A., not on the net, and not in the libraries or bookstores.

The International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology

The ICSPP is a research and educational network devoted to educating professionals and the public concerning the impact of mental health theories on public policy and the effects of therapeutic practices upon individual well-being, personal freedom, and family and community values.

Join Together

Since 1991, Join Together has been the nation's leading provider of information, strategic planning assistance, and leadership development for community-based efforts to advance effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention, and treatment. Join Together helps community leaders understand and use the most current scientifically valid prevention and treatment approaches. Sign up for their weekly newsletters or search their site for past reports.

PDR® Health

A handy link to an online index of information on prescription and over the counter (OTC) drugs, as well as herbals and dietary supplements. The site also has information on various diseases and conditions as well as handy online health tools, such as an "Interaction Checker" to check for possible reactions with drugs, food and alcohol.

PsychRights

The Law Project for Psychiatric Rights (PsychRights) is a non-profit, tax exempt public interest law firm whose mission is to mount a strategic legal campaign against forced psychiatric drugging and electroshock in the United States . Currently, due to massive growth in psychiatric drugging of children and youth and the current targeting of them for even more psychiatric drugging, PsychRights has made attacking this problem a priority. Tons of information available, including some video links. Check it out. 

Peter R. Breggin and Psychiatric Drug Facts

Peter R. Breggin, M.D. has been a practicing psychiatrist since 1968 and has published several books addressing the potential dangers of drugs, electroshock, psychosurgery, involuntary treatment, and the biological theories of psychiatry. He has a wealth of articles on these subjects available for you to read.

Thomas Szasz Cybercenter for Liberty and Responsibility

The purpose of this site is to advance the debate about Thomas S. Szasz's basic ideas and their practical implications. He is the author of many books and articles including The Myth of Mental Illness where he argues that mental illness is a metaphor (metaphorical disease).