ProtienFiend
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thezan said:Yes, one way to look at depression is through theroies of neurobiologics, but what about psychological theroies? You truley beleive that depression only arises through biologics? What about the lose of a loved one?? what about a person ubbringing- lack of love, care, warmth and protection?? irrational beliefs amd negative distortions of thought about one self?? And when you speak of one who is in their deppressive state, could there be more to altered body chemistry, this is why cognitive-behavioral-therapy is so effective, it tackles the our thought process and we can live healthfully with psychological issues. Include other models into that medical model approach! and you said it yourself, the two make for great recovery.
I agree with you-that meds and use of CBT is very effective; however, i think misunderstood what others encouraged and why one should look into CBT. Yes, you hear of CBT (pretty much) only used with patients with mood disorders and other disorders, but why couldn't one use this therapy when they first notice symptoms of depression?? We both know the answer.... because people are not educated in effective ways to deal/cope with problems and do not face them-leaving the problem unattended-which causes a sever state. But what if it people did know of statagies...... Perhaps you should look at the idea of health promotion/proactive and CBT..could these therapies not be used to the general public for depression??
I think what hes trying to say is: We're not sure if low test levels are the symptom or are the disease.