Managing mental health should be about more than mind
Briefly

Clinicians often default to treating mental health conditions with medication, overlooking the impact of environment, lifestyle, and social factors.
Psychiatry needs a more holistic approach, integrating medication with understanding mental and physical factors affecting mental health.
Holistic mental health treatment involves respecting individual rights, utilizing peer support, and incorporating lifestyle changes like sleep, nutrition, and exercise.
Engaging in 'inner dialogues' through psychotherapy, art therapy, and nature exposure is vital for holistic mental health care, going beyond biological aspects to consider environmental and social factors.
Read at ScienceDaily
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