Abstract

Defining demagogues as individuals who seek popular support by making false or exaggerated claims for their programs, the case is made that demagogues existwithin the mental health professions and in the groupopposed to the mental health movement. The two groups of demagogues, while superficially appearing to be in opposition to each other, have much in common. Both groups attempt to deny the individual freedom of action and place the authority for initiating restrictions within their own select membership. A plea for the integrity of the professions is made so that all men may remain free and unhampered by artificial restrictions.

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