Who is Benifiting from the treatment of Mental Illness?

First I would like to state the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist.

• Psychologist: they primarily study the human mind and human behavior.  Their highest degree would be a Ph. D. They are NOT medical doctors!
• Psychiatrist: a physician who specializes in psychiatry and is certified in treating mental disorders. Their highest degree is an M. D. These professionals ARE medical doctors and can prescribe psychiatric medication, conduct physical examinations, as well as order and interpret laboratory tests and electroencephalograms.

The following video contains interviews with PSYCHIATRISTS from the 159th annual APA (American Psychiatric Association) convention in May of 2006 in Toronto, Canada.

So the real question here is… who is really benefiting from the ‘mentally ill’? Certainly not the patient.