> that American obsession with prescripted medication seems maddening
Yes but don't confuse short term use of medication to help with therapy with long-term to help sell pills.
The first can be beneficial, the latter is very profitable. And because of the profit motive, millions of poor people with serious conditions go untreated.
What is really bad is the complete absence of any public debate about prevention. Individuals are completely blamed for mental health issues and society gets a pass.
> and are constantly challenged about their self-identification.
Yes but don't confuse short term use of medication to help with therapy with long-term to help sell pills.
The first can be beneficial, the latter is very profitable. And because of the profit motive, millions of poor people with serious conditions go untreated.
What is really bad is the complete absence of any public debate about prevention. Individuals are completely blamed for mental health issues and society gets a pass.
> and are constantly challenged about their self-identification.
Huh? What are you talking about??