Medication is a Tool, Not a Cure

Medications in psychiatry are primarily tools to enhance a patient's ability to engage in therapy, exercise, and life changes rather than being curative solutions. There's an excessive focus on medications within the culture, overshadowing the importance of a comprehensive treatment plan that patients are willing to follow. A successful treatment approach requires not only stabilized mental health through medication but also the integration of therapeutic techniques and supportive relationships. Trust in medication can lead to a belief that it is the sole solution, which can hinder the acceptance of other essential components in the recovery process.