Navigating Mental Health: Insights from Psychiatry

This chapter explores the contrasts between osteopathic medicine and traditional practices, emphasizing a holistic approach to health. The speaker shares their intense experiences within a psychiatric emergency unit, shedding light on the challenges faced by both patients and providers in mental health care. The narrative reflects on the complexities of treating severe mental health conditions, the importance of recognizing underlying issues, and the disillusionment with the current state of psychiatric facilities.