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Mental health Quote by Erving Polster

“Therapy is too good to be limited to the sick.” quote by Erving Polster
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“Therapy is too good to be limited to the sick.”

Erving Polster

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Psychotherapy, 1979

Therapeutic benefits should be accessible to everyone, not just those diagnosed with illness.

In simple terms: Therapy is for all, not just the sick.

Key Takeaway

Promote mental health for everyone.

Themes

mental health accessibility wellbeing

Mood

hopeful empathetic

Type

psychological advocacy

When to use this quote

  • schools
  • workplaces
  • community centers

Key Concepts

universal care preventive therapy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we make therapy affordable?
  • What preventive practices can replace therapy?
A Different Perspective

Resource constraints limit universal access.

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