[Porterville]

My grandmother had a degenerative mental disease and I noted years ago that physical activity made her a lot sharper than drugs and a closet at the old folks home.

It also doesn't take a genius to recognize that mind stimulating activities including fine arts, sports, and even charity, help to relieve the symptoms. These drugs are way over used.

But hey, it's an industry, who am I to deny and industries eminent domain over the human condition or property for that matter.

[hispanichoosier]

My grandmother had a degenerative mental disease and I noted years ago that physical activity made her a lot sharper than drugs and a closet at the old folks home.

No question that physical and mental activities that stimulate are a help. For some people, however, medical intervention is required.

[najida]

I have a family member who has severe depression and anxiety...and he works physically hard... outside most of the time and he has his entire life.

Going on meds was when we saw the biggest and best changes in his quality of life. In my family it's soooo tracibly genetic it isn't funny. Those who get treatment (and meds) flourish. Those who go the 'it isn't happening' or 'think happy thoughts' route crash and burn (literally).

Treating mental health issues requires a multi-faceted approach. IMHO