Is There a Chemical Balance in the Brain Causes Mental Illness?

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Ocu: Science works by proposing theories based on evidence and then testing the theory. Oka, i think that's a great kind of foundation for that. So i want to then transition into, we keep harping on this idea that calling it an illness is the main problem. And my question is, why is such a problem? Well, because you take a non medical problem and subject it to the medical profession's tools. It would be like if i i didn't like the car i bought, so i go talk to my physician and see if he can help me deal with my anx over the car that i bought and how much money i'm spending on it. But

Dr. Ruby earned his Ph.D. in 1995 at Florida State University. He is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years of military service as a criminal, counterintelligence, and counterespionage special agent and investigative psychologist in many capacities across the globe. Following his military career, Dr. Ruby has been a psychologist and coach in private practice.

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Why does Dr. Ruby believe calling mental illness an 'illness' is a problem?
What advice does Dr. Ruby give those who are dealing with depression and anxiety?

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