Cultural Roots Of Attitude To Mental Illness
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Cultural roots of attitude to mental illness ?
Answer:
I am starting to see a trend in political and social perception of mental illness, including depression according to cultural and ethnic backgrounds. What seems prominent is the prejudiced reaction (not all) of certain Christian sects, such as Baptist. Though not aware of this stigma, it is ingrown in the culture possibly associated with superstition, sin and the devil. The kinder sort would have a compassionate though condescending attitude to the mentally ill. But not long ago, eugenic practice tried to eliminate these subnormal individuals so that they would not breed the bad seed again. I think that some of these groups may even be afraid of mental illness. The consequence might be a new reaction and belief that there really is no such thing as mental illness. Depression is simply a failure of courage and the virtuous path in life. What I read from certain anti-psychiatry groups, may infact have nothing to do with the greedy drug companies, the misunderstanding of the human soul, but really a denial based on fear and ignorance of mental illness. Anyway, the result is a very unscientific attempt to treat depression with ineffective techniques, like exercise, herbal teas, relaxation, anything but changing the chemical state of the brain. No question diseases affecting the mind and emotions are based in the chemistry of the human brain. Yet, most physicians will tell you such diseases cannot be successfully treated by ingesting medications alone. Most treatment plans incorporate "lifestyle changes" that include moderate daily exercise, a healthy diet, and "talk" therapy. Others have suggested that meditative techniques are helpful for stress relief. However, when an ordinarily talented patient is required to ingest varying doses of 2 antidepressants plus 2 antipsychotics plus a highly potent benzodiazepine derivative, and still may not achieved symptomatic relief, all while experiencing some serious side effects, then I don't think it's beyond reason to question the state of the art of the medical treatment. Something is not right when one psychiatrist will order that type of medication regimen, and yet another offering a qualified second opinion may suggest an entirely different regimen.
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