I think he probably IS the answer. For whatever reason, she chose to expose her problem on national TV, knowing full well that the authorities would be called. He’s setting them up with shrinks, getting the children out of the environment (I seriously doubt they’ll be leaving the kids with either parent at this point) and her facade has been leveled. There are really only two options for her at this point: get help and get your shit together or lose your kids forever.
Guin, keep in mind that this is your opinion. It is my opinion that ADD (or whatever) is an imaginary disease.
And if it does in fact exist, it certainly over diagnosed.
I was amazed when I was sitting with a group of 20 college Freshmen and they were all talking about the various psych drugs they were on. Most “had” some form of ADD, some had a few other things. They seriously looked at me like I had 5 heads when I said that I don’t take any medication, because there is nothing wrong with me. And I’m not exaggerating in the least when I say that there were about 20 people who were ALL on meds.
Well, that’s what you get for hitting up the ADHD support groups for the free coffee and cookies.
Nor is “Dr” Phil. True, he has a PhD, so he is hardly ignorant, but he’s not a MD, not even close.
Now, at least in his case, his PhD is in Psychology, so it’s a LOT more relevant than “Dr” Laura’s, who really should not be called “Dr”. IMHO- “Doctor” is reserved for medical pros and certain religious degrees. However, if you have earned a PhD, by all means use those letters after you name, of course! Now, some like to call PhD’s “Dr”,and that’s a matter of opinion, sure. But if your PhD isn’t in an appropriate area of expertise, then (like “Dr” Laura), by using “Dr” you’re commiting fraud- IMHO. So, if you’re giving Psychiatric advice, and your PhD is in History, then don’t call yourself “Dr”, PhD or no.
In “Dr Phils” case, it’s not so bad, but still he’s a Psychologist, not a Psychiatrist, thus his ability to “diagnose mental illness” is limited. I have a degree too, but…
I’ll be sure to let all the PhDs on my floor, who went to school for 8 - 10 years to get their degrees, know what you think they should or shouldn’t call themselves.
Dr. Deth. :rolleyes:
DrDeth is my nickname, due to my degree and my occupation, and some of the dudes at work call me that- in a joking way. However, I *never * refer to myself as “Dr. Realname” . But if you read my post- I said “Now, some like to call PhD’s “Dr”,and that’s a matter of opinion, sure" so if the " all the PhDs on my floor, who went to school for 8 - 10 years to get their degrees” want to call themselves “Dr”, then like I said “that’s a matter of opinion” or if your prefer “a matter of personal preference”. However, if their degree is outside of the field they are giving their opinion in- especially if that opinion relates to MEDICAL matter, then, no, they shouldn’t be using “Dr” to refer to themselves. Having a PhD in Philosphy does not entitle you to call yourself “Dr” when giving medical advice, and in fact it can be a crime- IANAL, YMMV.
No, he’s not a medical doctor but this is far from Dr. Schlesinger using her degree in primary gym education to come off as a clinical psychologist.
A Psy.D. is an intensive program that combines academic, research, and clincal study to produce a clinician that provides psychological care and therapy, usually in conjunction with a psychiatrist. Using his title of doctor is totally appropriate in my mind. Again, he’s not giving medical advice or even psychotherapy. It’s more like psychological and behavioral advice.
http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/psychology/psyd-clinical-psychology/
Sure, and in his case, “Dr Phil” is OK, since his degree is directly related to what he does. But he’s still not an MD, thus not a Psychiatrist. Thus although certainly he can give advice and even treat certain problems using certain sorts of therapy, he can’t diagnose a “mental illness”, which is what I was responding to. Diagnosing is left to MDs, not PhDs. I have no real problem with Dr Phil using the “Dr” part on his show- although some of his advice seems strange to me, I have not yet seen him cross the line into actual medical diagnostics and treatments.
The hell? This is totally false.
Clinical psychologists diagnose and treat patients all the time - they just don’t perscribe medications.
My dad is a CP with only a crappy MSc and he’d be really surprised to know that he didn’t diagnose or treat any of his patients in his years of owing a private practice.
There’s a HUGE “turf war” between Psycholgists & Psychiatrists, and their authorities overlap, and change from year to year and from State to State.
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/p971020.html
http://dailynews.att.net/cgi-bin/health?e=pub&dt=common&cat=depression&st=depression110350&src=webmd
YMMV, depending on your State, and your definition of the word “diagnose”. 
Well, I’m in Canada. Apparently CPs can diagnose till the cows come home here.
If Psy.D.'s aren’t diagnosing people, sharing there diagnosis, and submitting paperwork to insurance companies for reimbursement on the basis of these diagnosis, then exactly why do they have there ICDM’s or DSM’s sitting on their desks?
The only turf war here might be with a psychiatrist with some manner of inferiority complex.