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Mimi
@freund08.bsky.social
Evidence-based therapy sounds great but does the evidence truly exist? Most CBT studies exclude ⅔ of real-world patients & use pseudo-treatment control groups, & studies w/ negative results often go unpublished. Learn to dig deeper into the research; what’d you discover? @drwilliamsharp.bsky.social
jonathanshedler.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Medications & CBT are widely used for mental health conditions, but do they really treat them? Many studies focus on their short-term results yet the relapse rates are significant. People need long-term solutions, not short-term, and that’s where psychoanalysis comes in. @drwilliamsharp.bsky.social
The Case for Psychoanalysis , Version 4
YouTube video by John Thor Cornelius
youtu.be
January 24, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Psychologists were central to the CIA’s brutal interrogation program, from technique design to providing ethical & legal cover, convinced they’d save lives. But are these actions truly justifiable? Many experts say no, arguing these tactics lead to unreliable information. @drwilliamsharp.bsky.social
Architects of C.I.A. Interrogation Drew on Psychology to Induce ‘Helplessness’ (Published 2014)
Two military psychologists used a dog experiment as the basis for interrogations designed to eliminate detainees’ “sense of control and predictability,” the Senate report said.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2025 at 4:51 AM