Which critic of psychiatry argued that the entire diagnostic system of mental disorders is corrupt and should be abandoned?
A)Thomas Szasz
B)David Rosenhan
C)Philippe Pinel
D)Albert Ellis

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Thomas Szasz was a critic of psychiatry who argued that the entire diagnostic system of mental disorders is corrupt and should be abandoned. He believed that mental illness was a myth and that the medicalization of normal human behavior was harmful to individuals and society. He argued that mental health issues were social and cultural problems, not medical problems.

Which Critic of Psychiatry Argued That the Entire Diagnostic System