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by dfraser992
4507 days ago
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No, all it shows is that there is a physical component - and probably for only some people. It is hardly the same as something like diabetes. On that note, I am now going to a therapy group for people with diabetes, because the NHS has realized the psychological aspects of dealing with diabetes are important enough that giving people support (in that manner) are cost effective over the person's lifetime - i.e. they learn how to deal with the psychological stress of it and so the long term consequences are lessened at a lower cost for the health care system. Thank god I do NOT live in the US anymore! |
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In science, the word "probably" is best left behind.
> It is hardly the same as something like diabetes.
But that's just the point -- until we know what causes depression, as scientists we should not arbitrarily assume anything. The recent findings point to a physical, biological cause. The fact that psychiatrists and psychologists cannot treat depression points in the same direction. Or didn't you know that? Studies of psychological depression treatments and drugs have yet to reach statistical significance.