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Im sort of half surprised at the down votes and not surprised at the same time.

I think you're probably right to a large degree. To paraphrase you're basically saying yes, there for sure is a very real genetic and environmental component, however if we simulate a reality where everyone runs their bodies and minds in an optimal manner we'd be far less likely to see all forms of disease including mental illness/psychiatric disorders.

The takeaway is if you're struggling with it, they are both important components that ought to be a part of a wholistic treatment plan.

I was watching something on Health Theory the other day and she psychiatrist being interviewed said they start with an elimination diet and the nutritionists have more success than the psychiatrists.

Food for thought.




> Im sort of half surprised at the down votes and not surprised at the same time.

Reducing the complexity of the bio-psycho-social model down to "exercise" and "eat better" isn't great.


I'm with you, but diet and exercise wouldn't hurt.


That's just not what was said.


It is what was said, and it's something that gets mentioned in every single HN thread: people who are mentally ill need to get exercise as a treatment for mental illness.

Parent post is clear: get exercise, eat better, prevent mental illness.




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