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He contextualizes this with the history of depression treatment: antidepressants can help individuals but do not eliminate the underlying causes rooted in personal history and emotional wounds. The rise in depression and suicide rates persists despite the availability of these medications, illustrating that chemical solutions are not comprehensive.
The Paradox of Medical Success and Persistent Human Suffering
Cleveland underscores a critical paradox: the medical advancements—vaccines for infectious diseases like polio, chickenpox, and measles—have eradicated or greatly reduced these diseases. Yet, mental health issues like depression and addiction continue to rise, despite the development of drugs aimed at alleviating them.