Mental illness is one of the largest epidemics of the 21st century, many statistics warn of the worrying increase in the use of anxiolytics and antidepressants; however, it is worse if we talk about the population of children and adolescents. Drugs among children and adolescents have increased alarmingly in recent years, between 2005 and 2012, […]
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Symptoms of mental illness arise from biological and environmental factors, including patterns of unadaptive behavior. Although many types of mental health professionals administer psychotherapy, psychiatrists, qualified as doctors, may also prescribe psychotropic medications as part of the treatment they provide. Psychotherapy and psychotropic drugs have been shown to be effective in treating many psychiatric disorders;
When we go to the doctor because we are emotionally ill, what are the steps to follow? There are two options: the doctor will prescribe the medication or refer us to a psychiatrist, but not to the psychologist, even if you ask. But after all, what could be more effective: psychotropic drugs or psychotherapy? Some
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