Running on Ritalin

A Physician Reflects on Children, Society, and Performance in a Pill

Autori

• Lawrence H. Diller

Parametri

• 406 pagine
• 15 ore di lettura

• Saggistica
• Scienza

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Exploring the rise of attention deficit disorder diagnoses in America, the author, a physician, critiques the societal reliance on Ritalin as a treatment. The book delves into the implications of over-diagnosis and the cultural significance of the medication, raising questions about mental health practices and societal norms. Through a provocative lens, it challenges readers to reconsider the impact of these trends on individuals and society as a whole.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1998

(In brossura)