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My friend is not willing to see a psychiatrist because of the stigma behind big pharmas "influence" on medication and only wants to see a therapist?
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Therapist: Please encourage your friend to see a licensed therapist, e.g., a counselor, clinical psychologist, or social worker. If your friend still resists that he/she may be simply looking for an excuse and may find another reason. Our health and peace of mind is more important than stigma, which is quickly fading anyway. Not all psychological conditions are helped by medication although some are.
Answered 4/30/2017
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