Tag: mental health
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Why do people claim mental illness is a matter of free will?
The idea sounds absurd. Mental illness appears as something imposed, not selected. People see depression, anxiety, or psychosis as conditions that overwhelm the individual. However, a persistent belief runs underneath public discourse. Some people claim that individuals “choose” their mental state. They argue that people could simply think differently, act differently, and escape their condition.…
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How religious dogma affects mental health
Religion never stays outside the mind. It enters the nervous system, identity, and emotional life. Dogma influences how people think, how they judge themselves, and how they understand the world. It shapes fear, guilt, sexuality, and self-worth. Many believe religion comforts them. Yet doctrine often harms them far more than they realize. The language feels…