by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

The use of psychology or psychiatry to contain and control a family member (or close friend) is almost as old as psychiatry itself. Not well publicized, however a practice that dates back decades.

From time to time, you may see a person wearing a psychiatric diagnosis that was inspired by the manipulation of a family member or close friend. You believe they are crazy because they have been labeled as such. And often times, they begin to demonstrate symptoms lending credibility to the diagnosis. But the question remains, “Is it true?” And more disturbing questions are: “why, how and to whom?”

For full article, visit: Psychological Abuse – Mental Illness by Psychological and Mental Abuse

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