Scott Alexander examines the Hearing Voices Movement, discussing its benefits and limitations in treating psychosis while emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to mental health care.
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Scott Alexander discusses the Hearing Voices Movement, which advocates for treating hallucinations and delusions as normal rather than medicalized. He argues that while the movement has some positive aspects, such as providing community support for people with mild psychosis, it shouldn't be seen as a replacement for medical treatment in severe cases. The post explores the complexities of mental health advocacy, the role of community in treatment, and the importance of balancing different approaches to mental health care.
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