How does the Church of Scientology view psychiatry and mental health treatment, and what impact has this had on the religion's reputation?

The Church of Scientology has a long-standing opposition to psychiatry and mental health treatment. Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard believed that psychiatry was a destructive and fraudulent field, and that mental illness was not a real medical condition, but rather a spiritual or moral failing. He asserted that psychiatric treatments, including medication and electroconvulsive therapy, were harmful and often caused more harm than good. As a result, Scientology's views on psychiatry have led to a contentious relationship with the medical and mental health communities, as well as government agencies responsible for regulati....