Did Szasz support the idea of civil commitment in psychiatry?
Yes, He Did
No, He Didn’t
Yes, But Only In Certain Cases
He Changed His Stance Overtime
Answer
No, Szasz did not support the idea of civil commitment in psychiatry. He argued that involuntary psychiatric treatment is a form of coercion and violates individual liberty. He believed that people should only be treated for mental illness if they are dangerous to themselves or others, and that such treatment should be voluntary.
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