Is There More Mental Disorders Now Than Ever Before?
Or is it just that they're recognized now unlike before.
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Picklebobble · 56-60, M
As a social worker of 20+ years.
I'd LIKE to think it's down to better recognition of problems.
But that's not the truth of it.
Sadly I think it's being driven by the drug industry.
Drug company's try and find treatments for all sorts of problems.
When it comes to testing, those on the drug programmes have to report any and all effects these drugs have.
So. For example. Suppose a drug company comes up with a treatment that, they say is for better blood flow to the heart for patients with severe heart disease.
A group of people with heart disease is asked to try it for a period. And report any and all side effects.
The trial may last two or three months. The results collated. Then they look at the side effects. And compare those with the drugs primary task.
If users report.....having extra energy or not feeling so ill. Then maybe the drug company can class that drug as a treatment for heart disease.
BUT. If there are obvious side effects (presumably un harmful) then the company might use it for another purpose!
This is how Pfizer created Viagra !!!!
So although chemists and doctors may work with one aim in mind. It's quite possible the drug created may end up treating something totally different!
With regard to mental health problems. I suspect the thinking is much the same.
I'd LIKE to think it's down to better recognition of problems.
But that's not the truth of it.
Sadly I think it's being driven by the drug industry.
Drug company's try and find treatments for all sorts of problems.
When it comes to testing, those on the drug programmes have to report any and all effects these drugs have.
So. For example. Suppose a drug company comes up with a treatment that, they say is for better blood flow to the heart for patients with severe heart disease.
A group of people with heart disease is asked to try it for a period. And report any and all side effects.
The trial may last two or three months. The results collated. Then they look at the side effects. And compare those with the drugs primary task.
If users report.....having extra energy or not feeling so ill. Then maybe the drug company can class that drug as a treatment for heart disease.
BUT. If there are obvious side effects (presumably un harmful) then the company might use it for another purpose!
This is how Pfizer created Viagra !!!!
So although chemists and doctors may work with one aim in mind. It's quite possible the drug created may end up treating something totally different!
With regard to mental health problems. I suspect the thinking is much the same.
Fernie · F
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