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#568 Şerife Tekin: Philosophy of Psychiatry, Mental Disorder, The Self, and Flourishing

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The Importance of Community and the Role of Medication in Psychiatry

This chapter discusses the challenges faced by students during the pandemic in regards to the lack of natural groups and collaborations. It emphasizes the importance of community, meaningful life, love, and support for individuals to thrive. The conversation then shifts to the topic of psychiatry and whether it focuses too heavily on drugs as a primary treatment option. The speaker expresses concern over the over-reliance and substitution of other forms of treatment with medication, highlighting the financial and time-driven nature of the healthcare system as a contributing factor.

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