Al Galves – CRAZYWISE Expert Interview

Dr. Galves asks why the majority of research money for mental health goes into finding the gene sequence or neural pathway responsible for mental distress. He feels our search for the quick fix, the magic bullet, is taking us down a blind alley. Furthermore, getting rid of the symptoms is getting rid of the signals that are prompting us to examine our reactions to life’s circumstances. It is these symptoms of the mind that can be opportunities for growth. As Dr. Galves points out, our research dollars should be going into therapies that teach us how to use our minds and our psyches more effectively.