Mental Health Crisis
Gabor highlights the alarming rise in mental health issues among children, including increased diagnoses of ADHD and depression, alongside a staggering number of overdose deaths. He critiques the medical community's focus on biological factors while neglecting the systemic causes of these crises, emphasizing the need for a trauma-informed approach in healthcare and the justice system. The conversation underscores the importance of understanding how trauma influences mental health and addiction, advocating for a more holistic treatment perspective.In this clip
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