Artifice Quote by Andrew Solomon
“There is a false moral imperative that seems to be all-around us that treatment of depression, the medications and so on, are an artifice, and that it's not natural. And I think that's very misguided. It would be natural for people's teeth to fall out, but there is nobody militating against toothpaste, at least not in my circles.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: In Conversation with Andrew Solomon, 2015
Society often views depression treatment as unnatural, but it is a legitimate, helpful tool like toothpaste for teeth.
In simple terms: Depression meds are normal, not fake.
Key Takeaway
Accept treatment as a practical aid.
Themes
mental health
stigma
medicine
Mood
thoughtful
balanced
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal health management
- therapy decisions
- public health education
Key Concepts
pharmacology
cultural perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports medication as a natural treatment?
- How can we reduce stigma around mental health care?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue medication masks underlying issues rather than addressing them.
