In this episode of Public Theology for Ash Grove Corbin aims to answer the question, "is Psychiatry Medical?" Utilizing research in the area, and specifically the work of journalist Robert Whitaker and leading Psychiatrist and Chairman of the DSM-IV Task Force Allen Francis, a conclusion to the question is found that may shock you.

Bibliography

Allen, Francis, Saving Normal: An Insider's Revolt against Out-of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, and the Medicalization of Ordinary Life, (William Morrow Paperbacks, 2014).

Robert Whitaker, Anatomy of an Epidemic, (New York: Broadway Books, 2015).

Helpful Links

https://online.notredamecollege.edu/program-resources/changes-in-dsm/

https://www.recoveryanswers.org/resource/comparison-between-dsm-iv-dsm-5/

https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/biological-psychiatry/

https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/the-bible-of-psychiatry/

Biblical Counseling Ministries I Recommend

Ash Grove First Baptist Church (Where I serve) - https://www.agfirstbaptist.org/DRCM-info

Sonrise Baptist Church Counseling (Not affiliated with this podcast) - https://www.sonrisebaptist.com/counseling