Is the world suffering from a mental illness? New field of psychology!?

Question

We fight over many different imaginary gods and religions (Delusional scizhophrenia)

We stock massive weapons which would create hell on Earth just on the basis that other people have them and might use them (Chronic paranoia)

We destroy the ozone layer, global warming, we litter everywhere, we kill each other (Self destructive behaviours / Self harming patterns)

I think that it is not just individuals that suffer only from mental illnesses but that worlds itself can suffer from them and that this world is in some serious need of some cognitive therapy. Maybe we should develop a new field of psychology - Planet Psychology - My first diagnosis is that Earth is a 'Paranoid Schizophrenic with violent delusions and self destructive behaviours'

And a new one is that Mars is suffering from 'feelings of emptiness'

Answer 1

That's awesome! You certainly have me laughing.. I don't know what to say about it though.. you have any ideas what could be done in "Planet Psychology"? I'm interested.. you start a new field, I'll help study it.. hehehe

Answer 2

Um-Interesting view-
From a religious point -The Bible says "Man cannot direct his own steps..."

Actually there is more Mental Illness now than ever before--so in a sense the planet is suffering from this plight.

Only if it were as simple as setting up a global program and implementing it.

You did give me a smile and that's good Mental Health -Eh?

Answer 3

c.f. A Mass Psychology of Fascism by Wilhelm Reich

Answer 4

People have a consciousness. Things exist from that consciousness. It would appear the world's population has gone mad.

Answer 5

I think you may be suffering a parnoid episode !

Answer 6

I agree with you -- We are our worst enemy-I would like to sign up for class.

Answer 7

We all need some Prozac.