Moving away from cosmetic psychiatry and toward eudaimonic psychiatry
1Pandion Health, Brighton, VIC, Australia.
Abstract:
The concept of cosmetic psychiatry unnecessarily risks polarizing mental health treatment. Traditional psychiatric practice focuses on treating illness, while cosmetic psychiatry aims to enhance well-being in "healthy" individuals. This distinction is problematic and stigmatizing, as life enhancement should be accessible to everyone. Eudaimonic psychiatry, which focuses on fostering human flourishing and fulfillment beyond simply addressing mental illness, could serve as a solution. Moving toward this paradigm could help reduce stigma and offer a broader, more humanistic approach.
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