Posted by PSM on November 23, 2003, at 18:52:04
In reply to Re: Link for Matt- Attempt #2!, posted by ace on November 3, 2003, at 20:44:26
Just a note on the article "30 Second Diagnosis and One-Day Cure for Depression". It is, indeed, posted on www.mentalhealth.com by Phillip W. Long.
Not knowing anything about Dr Long and the (I assume) good work he does, his work and sites offer as many opportunities for crticism and David Burns' work does.
For example, the article in question which was written by Dr Long was published by his own website, www.mentalhealth.com (which sounds like a much grander site than it is). As well, Dr Long's non-commercial site (www.mentalhealth.com) parallels his commercial site, www.mytherapy.ca, which offers products similar to those found in David Burns' "Therapist's Toolkit".
So, you see, there are always ample opportunities for criticism and negation, but it is essential that we take a calm, balanced view of the information provided and try not to waste too much time in false or unproveable accusations.
As far as I know, both of these well-established medical men are doing their best to get the information out there and bring the whole field of mental health out into the sunlight.
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