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Are Drugs Being Used More than Talk Therapy to Treat Mental Illness?

When a severe mental disorder or mental illness prevents an individual from working, they may qualify to receive Social Security disability benefits. These benefits can be helpful when an individual is unable to earn a living because of their disability.

The New York Times reports that psychiatry is relying on drugs more than therapy, a new trend that is the result of changes in how much insurance companies are willing to pay for treatment.

The article also highlighted how the health industry's financial outlook has led to a decrease in communication between doctors and their patients. This change had been particularly noticeable within the field of psychiatry.

The NYT story asserts that while psychiatry previously focused on the benefits of talk therapy, sessions are typically much shorter and often result in the patient receiving a prescription. Critics allege that it has become an area in healthcare that is more about helping individuals to function rather than addressing the underlying causes of their troubles.

While recognizing the benefits of talk therapy it has been said that prescription medication may be the default go-to in modern psychiatry. Patients who could fare better with a combination of talk therapy and drugs may be missing out.

Consulting with a Social Security disability attorney should be your next step if you have been diagnosed with a severe mental condition that has caused you to become disabled.

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