Sally Satel
American psychiatrist and author
Sally Satel is an American psychiatrist and author known for her work on mental health, addiction, and health policy. She is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and a lecturer at the Yale University School of Medicine.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Sally Satel was born in New York City. She completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University, where she developed an interest in psychology and medicine. She went on to earn her medical degree from the Brown University Alpert Medical School.
Career[edit | edit source]
Satel began her career as a practicing psychiatrist, focusing on the treatment of addiction and mental illness. Her clinical work informed her views on health policy and the intersection of medicine and society.
American Enterprise Institute[edit | edit source]
Satel joined the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) as a resident scholar, where she conducts research and writes on topics related to health policy, addiction, and mental health. Her work often challenges conventional views and emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and the social determinants of health.
Yale University[edit | edit source]
In addition to her role at AEI, Satel is a lecturer at the Yale University School of Medicine, where she teaches courses on psychiatry and health policy. Her academic work is characterized by a focus on the practical implications of psychiatric research and policy.
Publications[edit | edit source]
Satel has authored several books and numerous articles on topics related to psychiatry and health policy. Her notable works include PC, M.D.: How Political Correctness is Corrupting Medicine and Brainwashed: The Seductive Appeal of Mindless Neuroscience, co-authored with Scott Lilienfeld.
Views and controversies[edit | edit source]
Satel is known for her controversial views on topics such as organ donation, mental health treatment, and the role of neuroscience in public policy. She has argued for market-based solutions to organ shortages and has been critical of what she perceives as the over-medicalization of mental health issues.
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