Elisabeth (Lisa) J.C. Bennink, MD, MA, is a Dutch elderly care physician with a Master's degree in Philosophy (with honors) from the University of Groningen. She has extensive experience in geriatric medicine, dementia care, and palliative care, with a focus on reducing polypharmacy. During her medical career in the Netherlands, she was commissioned by healthcare insurers to develop innovative care models for elderly patients. In December 2020, she stepped away from conventional medical practice due to concerns about restrictive healthcare policies. She relocated to Brazil, where she studies indigenous spiritual traditions and ayahuasca culture.

Psychology, Public Health

Laura Delano’s Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance

By Elisabeth Bennink | July 10, 2025

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At a time when psychiatric drug use among children and adolescents continues to rise, Delano’s voice is not just important—it’s essential. Her story gives... Read more.