An Objectivist Perspective on Recurrent Problems in the History of Psychology by Dr. Edwin Locke  "Objectivism stands as the only secular antidote (and refutation) of Kantianism and postmodernism. In upholding and validating the reality of the external world, the efficacy of reason, and the objectivity of values, it provides the only modern and the only objective basis for attributing to man both freedom and dignity."

Altruism and Mental Illness: Self-Sacrifice is Mind Sacrifice by Dr. S. J. Adams  "Altruism is not concerned with self-esteem...altruism seeks to convince man of his own worthlessness. If one accepts this, what else can result except mental illness?"

Art and Mental Health by Sylvia Bokor "In art, if what is shown is unintelligible, if it has no form, no subject or no content, the result is an implicit advocacy of nihilism. It is a shout of hatred declaring that reality is unknowable and fraught with confusion."

Socialized Healthcare: Altruism's Poisoned Fruit by Dr. S. J. Adams "Altruists hate other people, especially the able and self-focused. The productive need none of their pity and alms, which invalidates altruists’ existence. But, deep within their twisted psychologies, they know that their ideas are wrong and terrible. Or, at least, they know that those they judge to be capable don’t live by their code. In either case, their goal is not necessarily to "live up" to what they claim to believe; it’s to get you to."

The Case For Private Health Care by Andrew Brannan "The problem with third-party payment systems are that the consumer does not directly see the cost of the product or service he is consuming. Instead of paying out of pocket for a bill – such as when someone takes their car to a mechanic or their cat to the vet – every time the consumer uses the service, it has the appearance of being free."

Dr. S. J. Adams

There is nothing more psychologically powerful or necessary than achieving one's rational values.

A rational value is based on reality and improves one's life. It is not a fantasy or wish. It is something one can achieve with time and effort.

But only by choice.

A mere desire for something will not make it yours. Your wish is not reality's command.

What do you choose?

Do you go on wishing without acting, waiting for an act of magic from God or charity from Society? Or do you choose to commit to yourself and achieve your values?

Achieving one's values is the essence of mental health. It is the act of living life for the purpose of being happy.

Happiness is the natural state of man. Rationality is his means of achieving it.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS: RESEARCH, TREATMENT

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CULTURE

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THE "OOPS" & "OH NO" FILE

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