"Clear, practical, scholarly and strong. In this important book Charles Whitfield documents the basis of trauma psychology. Highly recommended for clinicians and anyone looking to recover from 'mental illness'."

Raymond Dreitlein, PhD
Faculty Rutgers University Institute on Alcohol and Drug Studies
Private Practice, Berkeley Heights, NJ

"In this groundbreaking book, Charles Whitfield provides clarity and hope for relief from emotional pain. Highly recommended."

Pat Webbink PhD
Private Practice, Bethesda, Maryland

"The Truth About Mental Illness thoughtfully challenges current psychiatric practice, not with speculation, but by a careful analysis of the scientific evidence. Whitfield reviews the data supporting a multi-causal view of mental illness, and the reasons why our conventional treatments of these illnesses emphasize drugs at the expense of safe and effective alternatives. Whether or not you agree with Whitfield's interpretation of this strong evidence, contemplating the questions he raises will make you a better health care provider and a more enlightened consumer."

Bruce Greyson, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry
University of Virginia School of Medicine

"Charles Whitfield has written a revolutionary book with a startling conclusion: most mental illness has its roots, not in genetics, but in childhood abuse and trauma. His meticulous and exhaustive review of the world literature makes it impossible to ignore or deny his findings and conclusions. In doing so, he successfully debunks the efforts of the pharmaceutical and medical care industries in perpetuating the basically unproven biogenetic model for mental illness. This is an important book that is a must-read not only for the behavioral health profession, but also for national healthcare policy makers."

Robert C. Scaer M.D., Author of The Body Bears the Burden

"Serious students, consumers, and clinicians of all theoretical orientations have a must read here. In The Truth About Mental Illness, Charles L. Whitfield M.D. documents the strong relationship between childhood trauma and common mental illnesses, supporting his arguments with clear summaries of vast research data. He balances these with thoroughly enlightening case studies. Whitfield provides credible evidence on how modern psychiatric practice errs in its biological and genetic theory of mental illness and offers specific treatment solutions that challenge current psychiatric drug treatments. He offers hope to millions of patients. An important contribution to a mental health field."

Judith S. Miller Ph.D, Professor of Psychology
Columbia University Author, Direct Connection: Transformation of Consciousness