Marco Ramos

In this engaging discussion, Marco Ramos, a psychiatrist from Yale and historian of medicine, sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding mental illness. He reveals that despite extensive research, psychiatry still struggles to understand mental health issues fully. Ramos critiques the oversimplified reliance on medication, advocating for a blend of therapy and varied approaches. He also tackles the societal pressures exacerbating mental health crises and questions the commercialization of treatments, pushing for a compassionate reevaluation of mental health care.