Rethinking Disease
Disease is often viewed as a static condition, but this perspective overlooks the complex, long-term processes that contribute to mental and physical health. Instead of labeling ADHD as a heritable disease, it can be understood as a coping mechanism developed in response to early environmental stressors. This reframing challenges the assumption that individuals simply "have" a disease, highlighting the importance of understanding the underlying factors that shape our experiences.In this clip
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Related Questions
Why are so many people being diagnosed with ADHD as discussed in the episode AMP #115 Dr. Gabor Mate on Addiction, Stress, and the Way Out and the clip Understanding ADHD Origins?
Are mental disorders purely genetic as discussed in the episode How to End Mental Illness | Dr. Daniel Amen and the clip Rethinking Mental Illness?