> What I have observed among family in the medical industry is a reluctance to use the care they provide: not just Do-Not-Rescusitate orders but a tendency to j

> What I have observed among family in the medical industry is a reluctance to use the care they provide: not just Do-Not-Rescusitate orders but a tendency to just suffer through the sickness instead of seeking medication, and to let the illness take its course rather than seeking second opinions and treatment. Sometimes the treatment is worse than the disease. > Of course, these are with regards to physical ailments. Family has been much less public about mental issues. But I wonder if these same fears and proclivities also translate to mental health problems. Most mental health medications are palliative, and tend to make the underlying condition worse over time [1]. [1] https://www.madinamerica.com/anatomy-of-an-epidemic/ https://www.madinamerica.com/anatomy-of-an-epidemic/