Breggin

Breggin may refer to several things. It is most commonly associated with Peter R. Breggin, an American physician and critic of psychiatric medications and certain forms of psychotherapy. Breggin has authored numerous books and articles arguing that psychotropic drugs are often harmful and ineffective, and that psychiatric diagnoses are often invalid. He advocates for alternative approaches to mental health treatment, emphasizing social, environmental, and personal responsibility factors. His views have been influential in certain anti-psychiatry movements but have also drawn criticism from mainstream psychiatric and medical communities for their perceived lack of rigorous scientific evidence and potential to discourage necessary treatment.

The term Breggin could also potentially refer to a surname of individuals, although Peter R. Breggin is the most widely recognized figure associated with the name in public discourse. Without further context, "Breggin" is most likely to be understood as a reference to the physician and author.