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Scientologists are often taught to view psychiatry with suspicion, believing it to be a system designed to suppress human potential rather than foster true healing. The religion also promotes controversial psychological techniques, sometimes involving psychological pressure and coercion, aimed at achieving the state of “Clear”—a supposed higher state of consciousness and mental clarity.
This background explains, in part, Cruise’s passionate stance against psychiatry. While his critique resonates with many who are skeptical of mental health medications, it also raises questions about the influence of religious doctrine on his interpretations and statements.