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Roles of Medication and Therapy
On this episode of Living Essentials we talk about medication versus therapy in the treatment of mental disorders. Studies show that one in four adults in the United States suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder and one if four young adults will experience a depressive episode by age 24. We talk about the benefits and drawbacks in both medication and therapy and the role they play in treating mental disorders.
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Related Episodes:
Social and Emotional Strength
Understanding Mental Illness
Communication in Social and Emotional Relationships
Suicide Prevention
Episode Showtimes:
December 19 @ 3:00 AM
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