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Depression: Biological or Psychological?

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These beliefs have been shaped by NIHs National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) and by psychiatrists, whose opinions regarding mental health care are trusted by the public. Put to the test, they were unable to demonstrate that the mental disorders are biological illnesses.

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Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS): How the Last Step to Recovery Became the Final Step in Life

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Would you tell us a little bit about what it was like for you in the mental health system before you went into withdrawal? I embraced mental health support for many years because I found that it made me healthier. When I did manage to taper off a bit, I felt an immediate improvement in my health.