You can only deal with psychological issues on a long term basis from a position of relative calm, which isn't going to be the case when the sufferer is in cris

You can only deal with psychological issues on a long term basis from a position of relative calm, which isn't going to be the case when the sufferer is in crisis. Distraction (like medication) is a tool that can help the individual get their head above water in those moments, but, yes, presumably that wouldn't be the end goal.