mad mac,
If the truth is the integral part of the treatment of mental health problems then why should they be treated by a physician (who doesn't have even a clue about their biological mechanisms) with potentially harmful, addictive substances whose efficacy rates are pretty low (and in some cases against the will the ones who struggle with mental health problems) while there are far more humane and harmless alternatives. Mental health problems are indeed diseases which cause suffering. But one thing is sure that they're definitely not medical diseases which have biological mechanisms and because of that they're open to abuses.
However, my question was not that. Why is that so-called professionals try to mislead people regarding the true nature of mental health problems, and is it benefitial or not to get the most accurate information regarding the true nature of mental health problems from journalists who don't have any ties with mental health industry what so ever?
Answer by Mad Mac
Truth is an integral part of any medical treatment. Mental illness is a real malady not necessarily organic or systemic but the people affected have a real disease (dis-ease, they are not at ease) and deserve care. It effects the nervous system which is a medical subject and although not fully understood rightly needs treatment by a physician.
You sound like an echo of the following website: www.psychconflicts.org.
The truth is mental disease comes in for a lot of negative feeling by the public but it is, if untreated, an expensive burden for society and needs more research and understanding than has been given it in the past if cures are to be found and the cost reduced.
Answer by Vivid Skies ♡
You're right. There are people who make claims that they are actually doctors and diagnose users on this site. I've seen misinformation on this site. The problem is that some people tend to exaggerate mental disorder symptoms. Usually, kids and teens tend to believe what they see on TV or the movies. For example, watching a movie about memory loss will lead a person to think that he has amnesia or memory loss problems. I think that bringing more information and awareness to the public does educate people on mental problems.
Mental health disorders are not treated by a physician. Physicians know nothing about human behaviors or mental problems; they only work on the body itself. Only a person with a PhD or Psy.D in Psychology can help a person with mental disorders.
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