Eine Antwort in „Fragen von Lesern“ vom 15. April 1975 sagte, einen Psychiater aufzusuchen „is a matter for personal decision“, fragte aber mit Blick auf die Überzeugungen von Psychiatern: „Would you want to mold your life according to the thinking of men who view matters in this manner?“, riet, „if a Witness does consult such he should carefully scrutinize any treatment recommended“, und verwies Leser mit „feelings of hostility or despondency“ gemäß Jakobus 5:13-16 an die Ältesten der Versammlung.

The Watchtower, “Questions From Readers”

15. April 1975 · pp.255-256 · Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania

“Whether a Christian will consult a psychiatrist, or any other doctor, is a matter for personal decision. ... So, while Jehovah's witnesses do not categorically rule out the possibility of treatment by doctors specializing in emotional or mental problems, if a Witness does consult such he should carefully scrutinize any treatment recommended.”

A ruling answering the question 'Do Jehovah's witnesses feel that it is proper to consult a psychiatrist?' It notes that many analysts are atheists or agnostics, cites a study in which over half agreed with Freud that belief in God was 'infantile', and asks: 'Would you want to mold your life according to the thinking of men who view matters in this manner?' It directs readers with 'feelings of hostility or despondency' to the congregation elders under James 5:13-16, and suggests that uncertainty about a therapy 'may' be discussed with elders, 'although the final decision is his own'.

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