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11. The "chemical imbalance" theory never had empirical support.

Tue Aug 2, 2022, 07:48 AM

Aug 2022

Most clinicians have known this for decades, but succumbed to the medicalization of mental illness because of money.

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I'm so sorry to read this LittleGirl Aug 2022 #3

Wow. That puts a different light on it, doesn't it? Thanks for this. Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #6

Thanks! A good counter weight... reACTIONary Aug 2022 #8

Well, Delphinus Aug 2022 #4

I hate gifts for the right-wing MindHowYouGo Aug 2022 #5

That is really concerning, thanks for posting. appalachiablue Aug 2022 #13

Thanks for your perspective! nt reACTIONary Aug 2022 #9

Good idea, let's see more. Agree about overprescribing & need for review. appalachiablue Aug 2022 #14

The "chemical imbalance" theory never had empirical support. Mosby Aug 2022 #11

Some truth to that unfortunately. appalachiablue Aug 2022 #15

Interesting that this would come out right now BWdem4life Aug 2022 #17