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From: jcz@ncsu.UUCP (John Carl Zeigler)
Newsgroups: net.suicide
Subject: Re: Clinical Depression
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Date: Mon, 23-Apr-84 11:00:03 EST
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Posted: Mon Apr 23 11:00:03 1984
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It is true that a psychologist is not licensed to
prescribe medicine; however,  any psychologist
worthy of the title can spot patients who may
have a need for medical intervention and refer them to a
psychiatrist.   Most psychologists and psychiatrists avoid
using psycho-active drugs because the cure can be worse than the
disease.

Some forms of mental illness can be traced to dietary deficienties.
For instance, my mother suffered mild depression until a doctor
(family practice) suggested lithium supplements.


--jcz