Therapists as Political Organizers

Professional psychological organizations are increasingly hosting conferences, panels, and trainings that foreground political advocacy (e.g., sessions titled 'family abolition' or 'queer anarchist psychoanalysis') and sometimes replace clinical content with activist performance. That shift risks reframing the therapist’s role from clinician to political agent and may change accreditation, referral patterns, and public trust in mental‑health care. — If professional mental‑health bodies prioritize activism over individualized care, it will affect patient outcomes, regulatory oversight (accreditation), and the legitimacy of clinical recommendations in public policy.