E. Fuller Torrey is an American psychiatrist and schizophrenia researcher, best known for his advocacy work on behalf of people with mental illness, and for his controversial views about the causes and treatment of schizophrenia.
Born on May 6, 1937, in New York City.
He received his medical degree from McGill University in 1962.
He is the founder of the Treatment Advocacy Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness.
NAMI is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental illness and their families. They provide support, education, and advocacy to help people with mental illness lead fulfilling lives.
The APA is a professional organization for psychiatrists. They work to promote the highest quality care for people with mental illness and advocate for policies that advance the field of psychiatry.
In this book, Torrey argues that the insanity defense is often used inappropriately and that people with severe mental illness should be held accountable for their actions, even if they are not legally responsible.
This book is a comprehensive guide to schizophrenia, its symptoms, and treatments. It is intended for patients and their families, as well as mental health professionals.
E. Fuller Torrey is an American psychiatrist and schizophrenia researcher, best known for his advocacy work on behalf of people with mental illness, and for his controversial views about the causes and treatment of schizophrenia.
The Treatment Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization founded by E. Fuller Torrey, dedicated to removing barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness.
'The Insanity Offense' is a book by E. Fuller Torrey that argues that the insanity defense is often used inappropriately and that people with severe mental illness should be held accountable for their actions, even if they are not legally responsible.
'Surviving Schizophrenia' is a book intended for patients with schizophrenia and their families, as well as mental health professionals. It is a comprehensive guide to schizophrenia, its symptoms, and treatments.
E. Fuller Torrey is known for his controversial views about the causes and treatment of schizophrenia. He believes that schizophrenia is primarily a brain disease caused by a viral infection, and that people with schizophrenia should be treated with antipsychotic medication for the rest of their lives.
