Biological Quote by Martin Seligman
“The dirty little secret of both clinical psychology and biological psychiatry is that they have completely given up on the notion of cure.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hope Circuit by Martin Seligman, 2018
Clinical psychology and psychiatry have abandoned the goal of curing patients, focusing instead on management.
In simple terms: The fields have given up on curing.
Seek approaches that aim for recovery.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinical settings
- psychiatric care
- research policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can cure be re‑introduced?
- What are the limits of treatment?
Cure may be unrealistic for some conditions.