- The medical concept of mental disorders allows medications to be developed to directly target the root cause (e.g. levels of neurotransmitters) and relieve the symptoms

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Con: - Might lead to over-dependence on medication to treat mental disorders, which could lead to withdrawal symptoms if one tries to stop the medication Medication dependence and anxiety

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Pro: providing chemical treatments like SSRIs are also cheaper than therapy

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Pro: chemical treatments can treat the issue quicker than a round of therapy, and is able to act as a second option for those who cannot afford, or access therapy.

Channel Talent: Psychopathology Discussion

- The medical concept of mental disorders allows medications to be developed to directly target the root cause (e.g. levels of neurotransmitters) and relieve the symptoms

Pros

Cons

providing chemical treatments like SSRIs are also cheaper than therapy

chemical treatments can treat the issue quicker than a round of therapy, and is able to act as a second option for those who cannot afford, or access therapy.

- Might lead to over-dependence on medication to treat mental disorders, which could lead to withdrawal symptoms if one tries to stop the medication Medication dependence and anxiety

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- The medical concept of mental disorders allows medications to be developed to directly target the root cause (e.g. levels of neurotransmitters) and relieve the symptoms

Pro claim 1

providing chemical treatments like SSRIs are also cheaper than therapy

Pro claim 2

chemical treatments can treat the issue quicker than a round of therapy, and is able to act as a second option for those who cannot afford, or access therapy.

Con claim 1

- Might lead to over-dependence on medication to treat mental disorders, which could lead to withdrawal symptoms if one tries to stop the medication Medication dependence and anxiety