The spurious chemical imbalance theory of depression is arguably the most destructive thing that psychiatry has ever done. Worldwide, millions of individuals are taking antidepressants, often with a cocktail of other drugs, because they have been told the blatant falsehood that they need the pills to combat a brain illness – a “real illness just… Continue Reading
The Chemical Imbalance Theory. Dr. Pies Returns, Again
On April 30, 2019, the very eminent and learned psychiatrist Ronald Pies, MD, published a piece in Psychiatric Times titled Debunking the Two Chemical Imbalance Myths, Again. Here’s the opening paragraph: “Like the legendary Count Dracula, who could be killed only by driving a stake through his heart, some myths seem almost immortal. For more… Continue Reading
My Response to Dr. Pies’ Response
On November 18, 2015, Dr. Pies sent his response to my November 17 article to MIA. MIA posted it, and forwarded a copy to me. It reads: “I have read Dr. Philip Hickey’s 8400+ word treatise, and I have only the following to say with regard to the two key points at issue: Notwithstanding my… Continue Reading
Dr. Pies Is Back
This morning, I received, by way of a forward from MIA, the following from Dr. Pies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I have read Dr. Philip Hickey’s 8400+ word treatise, and I have only the following to say with regard to the two… Continue Reading