Posted by mist on April 22, 2002, at 0:37:52
In reply to Re: questions for you., posted by Dr. Bob on April 21, 2002, at 23:33:46
> > 1. What motivated you to become a psychiatrist?
> >
> > 2. Do you believe psychotherapy and cognitive therapy have any value in treating depression?
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> Sorry, but I'd like to try to stick to my administrative role here. But I'd be curious why you asked...Question number one I asked because you seem different than most psychiatrists I've known or heard of. I think mainly because of starting and running this board—you seem very cyber-oriented and possibly less traditional because of that. You also sound very young at times (not that I was asking your age). So it's really just curiosity.
Question number two I asked because I wanted your opinion. And also, there have been disputes among posters on this site about nature vs. nurture as causes of depression and other mental illness, meds vs. psychotherapy as treatment, etc. In fact many of the most heated arguments I remember center around these issues. So I was curious what you thought.
I also wish sometimes more professionals would post (as such). You have some on the meds board but I at times would like to ask more general questions (such as from psychologists). In fact, I've thought it might be a good idea to have a board here that was a cross between online group therapy and a support group, with a therapist facilitating it.
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