even to be able to say "mental illness" like it's not a physical thing~!! how absurd~! i say there are : brain chemistry disorders; behavioral disorders; perceptual disorders; and learned responses. each must be addressed in a different way, tho they may occur in clusters.

i am still asking for anyone to "show me a Mental".

have you heard the recent research that indicates that taking antibiotics or having food poisoning, etc., can destroy so many of our 'good gut bacteria' that we can become depressed or experience chronic fatigue? our bodies are much more complex that the 'medical model' acknowledges.

take for example, the 'placebo effect': the studies i've read show that it is about 30% effective in remediating (helping) the condition for which inert pills or shots are administered. that is very close to the improvement rate for most 'treatments' !

so,, next time you hear yourself saying 'mental illness' ,, STOP,, and remember: i am more than a brain, more than a body, more than an energy field; i am Being. and so are you .