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Thursday June 30, 09:40 AM

Psychiatrists slam Cruise for 'Mission Irresponsible'

SYDNEY (AFP) - Hollywood film star and Scientologist Tom Cruise was accused by Australian mental health experts Wednesday of being reckless and irresponsible for attacking the benefits of psychiatry and mood-altering drugs.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and a national charity, SANE Australia, advised Australians using psychiatric drugs who are concerned by the screen idol's remarks not to change their treatment.

"It is reckless and potentially dangerous of Mr Cruise to make uninformed comments about the treatment of mental illness; many people are well because medication plays an important role in managing their health," said SANE's director Barbara Hocking.

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