As a family physician with a fairly extensive background in mental health diagnosis and treatment, I concur with the 80 percent recovery rate. I also am convinced that those with mood and thought disorders need a supportive and insightful 'family' of friends and a few mentors to keep challenging old thought patterns and confront negative feelings. A skilled therapist along with a well trained mental health physician are crucial in maintaining mental health. No one recovers alone, and bad company ruins good recovery work, so be diligent and wise with choices in how you treat your brain and relationships.
As a family physician with a fairly extensive
background in mental health diagnosis and treatment, I concur with
the 80 percent recovery rate. I also am convinced that those with
mood and thought disorders need a supportive and...
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Dr. Thomas Bellinger of MDLIVE answered:As a family physician with a fairly extensive background in mental health diagnosis and treatment, I concur with the 80 percent recovery rate. I also am convinced that those with mood and thought disorders need a supportive and insightful 'family' of friends and a few mentors to keep challenging old thought patterns and confront negative feelings. A skilled therapist along with a well trained mental health physician are crucial in maintaining mental health. No one recovers alone, and bad company ruins good recovery work, so be diligent and wise with choices in how you treat your brain and relationships.As a family physician with a fairly extensive background in mental health diagnosis and treatment, I concur with the 80 percent recovery rate. I also am convinced that those with mood and thought disorders need a supportive and... More