Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Rev Fred Shaw the Shocking Over Medicating of our Children
Rev Fred Shaw the Shocking Over Medicating of our Children
Rev Fred Shaw the Shocking Over Medicating of our Children
Thursday 16th February 2023
Rev. Fred Shaw discusses the alarming over-medication of children and the need for education and prevention on 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return'.
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Get the buttons here!Rev. Fred Shaw on the Alarming Over-Medication of Children
The diagnostic statistical manual has no statistics in it. I grew up in the inner city, I've been in law, so we'll criticize them, but we don't realize that a lot of them get their viewpoints from the mental health profession, and so you know a lot of the things we see with education and all of those type of things. Or what have you, Reverend Shaw, talked about? It's called the DSM and it's what psychiatrists use to label people.
Imagine a world where children are over-medicated instead of being properly educated and supported. Reverend Fred Shaw, a lifelong advocate for human rights and education, paints this unsettling picture in this episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return'. As the Director of Public Affairs for the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International and Executive Director of the NAACP Inglewood-South Bay Branch, Rev. Shaw brings a wealth of experience and passion to the discussion.
Growing up in Compton, CA, and working extensively in law enforcement, he has seen firsthand the impact of poverty and drug addiction on communities. Rev. Shaw dives deep into the troubling trend of over-medicating children, stressing the urgent need for preventive measures and educational initiatives. He sheds light on the flaws within the psychiatric diagnostic system and how harmful labeling can be for young lives.
His insights challenge us to rethink how we approach mental health and addiction, advocating for a shift from a psychiatric model to a more supportive social work model. This episode is a compelling call to action for anyone concerned about the well-being of our children.