Posted by detroitpistons on February 10, 2006, at 15:52:42
In reply to Re: The dramatic rise of mental illness, posted by bipolarspectrum on February 10, 2006, at 15:36:59
BPS,
You make very good points. I have also thought about the factors that you mentioned. However, I think the article is intriguing because it shows a direct correlation (via different studies cited) between treatment with meds and worsening of disorders.
It's a tricky situation because some people simply need to be medicated in order to survive and/or to function even minimally. There is mental pain and anguish that simply cannot be tolerated without meds, regardless of the quality and frequency of psychotherapy. I have often felt this way myself. I just think it's interesting to note some of the points stated in the article.
I believe this is a healthy debate within the psychiatric community that will hopefully yield some fruitful conclusions.
> I think this has to be taken with a grain of salt... I think there could be other reasons for an increase in mental illness... 1. A greater openness to discuss and receive treatment.. and 2. which i think is big, that people who would normally have committed suicide (especially bipolars), are living fruitful lives due to proper medication and procreating.. hence, increasing the number of individuals with the genetic inclinations to mental illness...
> just some thoughts...
> bps
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