Questions About Using Drugs To Treat Mental Health Issues

I do not have any answers, and do not pretend that this is authoritative, but it is thought-provoking. I have always been suspicious about how the medical profession uses pills to treat everything. This is a complex and multifaceted issue, and I'm certainly not endorsing the idea that all drugs are fake or ineffective. However, I am concerned about the heavy use of meds in lieu of other forms of treatment, especially among children.