Psychedelics for Mental Health: Help or Hype?
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Beyond Biology: The Complexity of Mental Health
The conversation around mental health is evolving, recognizing that issues are not solely rooted in biological causes that can be treated with pharmaceuticals. Mental health is increasingly viewed as a broader concept influenced by factors such as isolation, which cannot be adequately addressed through medicalization alone. This limitation highlights the existing mental health crisis and the disparity in how mental illnesses are treated compared to physical illnesses, particularly in terms of insurance coverage and reimbursement practices.
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