Tom Cruise is dangerous and irresponsible (2005)
Tom Cruise has faced criticism for his controversial views on psychiatry, promoting alternative treatments over established practices, which some argue could negatively impact public perception of mental health treatment.
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Tom Cruise has recently faced criticism for his controversial views on psychiatry and mental health, which he has expressed in various interviews. He has labeled psychiatry as a "quack" field and dismissed the effectiveness of pharmacological treatments for conditions like postpartum depression, advocating instead for vitamins and exercise. Cruise's statements have raised concerns about their potential impact on public perception of mental health treatment. He has made claims about the safety of ADHD medications like Ritalin, which contradict established research indicating their efficacy and safety when prescribed correctly. Additionally, he has equated psychiatrists with drug dealers, suggesting a lack of scientific basis for their practices. Critics, including actress Brooke Shields, have argued that his comments undermine the seriousness of mental health issues and the validity of medical treatments. Cruise's views are influenced by his affiliation with Scientology, which traditionally opposes conventional medical practices in favor of alternative methods. His assertions about mental health and treatment have sparked significant debate, with many professionals in the field urging caution regarding his influence as a celebrity.
- Tom Cruise has criticized psychiatry and pharmacological treatments for mental health issues.
- He promotes alternative treatments like vitamins and exercise over established medical practices.
- His statements about ADHD medications contradict scientific research on their safety and efficacy.
- Critics argue that his views could negatively impact public understanding of mental health treatment.
- Cruise's beliefs are influenced by his affiliation with Scientology, which opposes conventional medicine.
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19 commentsCruise has always been a bit off the wall personally. I’m not sure how he stacks up against some of the other awful people in Hollywood, however.
He’s done a bit better at keeping his personal image cleaner over recent years.
My understanding is that his contentious positions are mostly rooted in his faith, which is another rabbit hole.
If Tom Cruise talks about movie making or acting I’ll listen.
Tom Cruise was right, he was the canary in the coal mine when everyone said he was crazy.
He had a strange religion so it was ok to dump on him.
Ritalin is heavily abused by children. There is no doubt massive amounts of children should be treated by other non pharma methods.
Psychiatry has shifted the Overton window to places no one thought they would go back then. If in the early 2000's you told people the 2024 rates of Ritalin and pharma use they would be shocked at the abuse.
The famous interview - https://youtu.be/tFgF1JPNR5E?t=460
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