> Because many untreated mental illnesses (such as schizophrenia) are degenerative, early treatment is especially helpful.
Mental illnesses are commonly considered "degenerative" because the professionals don't address the various causes. My observation is that the mental health industry favors palliative treatments instead of curative therapies. They do this because they think the causes are unknown, and that palliative drugs are the best they can do.
> Preventing a first episode of psychosis (loss of contact with reality) can have major lifetime benefits.
Sure, but avoiding treatment with "anti-psychotics" (tranquilizers) is a good strategy for all psychotic patients. If you put them in a safe environment, they usually come out of their psychotic state without medical assistance [1].
To be clear, I do bemoan the current state of mental health facilities. If you can afford it and feel like you are approaching a breakdown, NEVER check yourself into a hospital (unless you are positive you are going to hurt someone else or yourself). Sane people have a difficult time getting out of such environments
Mental illnesses are commonly considered "degenerative" because the professionals don't address the various causes. My observation is that the mental health industry favors palliative treatments instead of curative therapies. They do this because they think the causes are unknown, and that palliative drugs are the best they can do.
> Preventing a first episode of psychosis (loss of contact with reality) can have major lifetime benefits.
Sure, but avoiding treatment with "anti-psychotics" (tranquilizers) is a good strategy for all psychotic patients. If you put them in a safe environment, they usually come out of their psychotic state without medical assistance [1].
[1] The Case Against Antipsychotics - https://www.madinamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/The-...