Okay, I'll be the first to admit that at first I wasn't sure if this video was serious or a joke. It turns out that it's serious, and it sends an important message. This video is a part of an educational campaign sponsored by the APA (American Psychological Association) to address an often misconstrued cultural view of a pill for everything. It emphasizes the role therapy and hard work play in treating many mental health issues. This is a much needed campaign for both the general public and health care professionals, and I'll even forgive the message's implied bias towards psychologists (it was produced by the APA after all). From a previous post I wrote back in September, you'll remember that in Washington State, licensed therapists include not only Psychologists, but also Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, and Psychiatrists.
For anyone considering whether seeing a therapist is a fit for for them, here's an article also by the APA that addresses the myths and realities of therapy.
