One of the gifts my parents gave me early on was a love of reading. Give me a book any day over screentime. I use them to learn/research, become better myself, and also to relax. This is one I finished last month.
Considering the state of the world’s mental health in general, Unshrunk is an incredibly important book for many reasons, not the least of which is informed consent.
I have had suspicions about the effectiveness of psych meds for years. Not just the efficacy, but also the safety due to the collateral damage the body experiences over time, and in 2023, there was an incredible broad study done which confirmed those suspicions.
I’m happy to have a conversation with anyone on this topic. Mind, body, and spirit are so intertwined. If one is ailing, the others will follow.
If you are a reader and curious…. this book is for you. (Here’s a short blog too: https://www.madinamerica.com/…/the-cat-is-out-of…/…
If you are better with auditory learning, this is a GREAT interview with the author, Laura Delano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PdWKkyooCk
Here is another interview that you may find interesting (for the record, I would never suggest getting off of a psych drug without the help of a medical professional): https://youtu.be/6OMbza-fHrk
