Anatomy of an Epidemic

Anatomy of an Epidemic by Robert Whitaker is a groundbreaking investigation of the rise of mental illness in the United States. Why have over one thousand Americans each day been added to the disability rolls due to mental illness in the last two decades? Whitaker delves into the scientific studies surrounding psychiatric medications to uncover whether they are fixing “chemical imbalances” or actually creating them. With eye-opening stories of individuals affected by the epidemic, this book reveals the shortcomings of current psychiatric care and offers solutions for producing better long-term outcomes.