It’s undeniable that we are all facing stresses while navigating through the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenges facing organisations, employees, and individuals are staggering.But, it would be a tragedy if the natural fears of COVID-19 are redefined as ‘mental disorders,’ opening the door to psychiatric ‘treatment.’ This is where disease-mongering comes into view. It’s a practice defined as the act of convincing essentially well people that they are sick or slightly sick people that they are very ill.
Psychiatrists know about this practice. Drug companies know about it. Advertising executives throughout the world know about it too. By using it, psychiatrists and drug companies have carved out a lucrative market niche.. . . Read More