I wonder when this misconception of mental health will end, or at least not be so pervasive. True, medication is only part of a whole treatment regimen, but telling people to avoid it at all costs is right up there with those lunatics who refuse to vaccinate their kids.

It may help to point out to these people that the brain is not just some made up thing. It is an organ. Not only is it the one that uses the most energy, it's also the one that controls all the others. Mental health is physical health. If you had a broken bone, you would need a cast, antibiotics, and painkillers. If your heart, kidneys, or lungs were not functioning properly, would they take that seriously? Or just tell you to exercise, sleep regular hours, and get enough sunlight?