Efforts to explore, to understand, and to heal the mental disturbances that many humans experience, have been left in the past to two separate mainstreams of science – neurobiology and cognitive psychology.  The work on the former focuses upon the brain itself and the latter upon the science of the human mind and psyche.

Now there is a natural and necessary merging as integration between the two spheres becomes an obvious need and requires a co-ordinated pattern of investigation.

Psychologists and psychiatrists already function in a co-ordinated fashion with psychologists assisting us in developing patterns of behaviour that result in healthy outcomes and psychiatrists helping us by treating any abnormality, first by counselling and non invasive methods but commonly through the means of chemicals and drugs.

In the subtle blend of thought and feeling associated with our inward psychological maladies, there are many facets to be considered in healing, all of which require personal involvement in self discipline if we are to arrive at mental fitness. We have to be the ones to finally manage our inner states of consciousness much as physical health requires our direction and wholesome habits and behaviour.

We are guardians of our own brain and our own thoughts affect it to alter its chemistry. This is a fact that motivates the application of our intelligent use of the miraculous instrument by its proper care and avoidance of abuses of thinking.

Under the current system, if we are concerned about our personal mental state after consultation with our doctor, it is likely that we will be recommended to consult with a psychologist, who may in turn recommend a psychiatrist, who may direct us to hospitalization for ‘observation’ and appropriate medication with drugs.

For those who prefer to avoid psychiatric drugs, there are other avenues of treatment open to explore in conjunction with the physician, or through our independent choice. There are therapists who work with relaxation techniques – breath control- hypnotherapy – nutritional adjustments – exercise therapy – chiropractic- massage – music therapy and many other valuable alternative therapies to established desired mind states.

It is only when we are incapable of thought management, emotional expression and physical mobility to the extent of our capacity to make the required adjustments and compromises, that we are forced to consider total reliance upon others in order to exist.

To avoid such a future, we must be aware of all methods proven to assist our minds to optimum health and be prepared to work towards a state of mental fitness as we must do regarding our physical and emotional health. This would ensure a healthy future society.

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