Sally Satel

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Sally Satel is an American psychiatrist based in Washington, D.C. She is a lecturer at the Yale University School of Medicine, the W.H. Brady Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and author of several books. Satel's work explores mental health policy as well as the intersection of medicine and society. She is a proponent of using incentives to encourage drug addicts to seek out and remain in treatment.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Satel was born in New Jersey and attended college at Cornell University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree. She then went on to earn her medical degree from Brown University's Alpert Medical School. Following her graduation, Satel completed her residency in psychiatry at Yale University.

Career[edit | edit source]

Satel has held several positions throughout her career, including staff psychiatrist at the Oasis Clinic in Washington, D.C. and professor of psychiatry at Yale University. She has also been a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute since 2000.

In addition to her work in psychiatry, Satel is a prolific writer. She has authored several books, including "PC, M.D.: How Political Correctness Is Corrupting Medicine" and "Brainwashed: The Seductive Appeal of Mindless Neuroscience". Her writing has also appeared in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic.

Views and advocacy[edit | edit source]

Satel's work often explores controversial topics within the field of mental health. She is known for her advocacy of incentive-based treatments for drug addiction, a stance that has been met with both praise and criticism. Satel argues that offering tangible rewards to drug addicts can motivate them to stay in treatment and maintain sobriety.

Publications[edit | edit source]

  • PC, M.D.: How Political Correctness Is Corrupting Medicine (2001)
  • Brainwashed: The Seductive Appeal of Mindless Neuroscience (2013)

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External links[edit | edit source]

Sally Satel Resources
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