06-01-2004, 04:15 PM
Bismillah
As salam alaikum
I agree with Josh on the possibility that medication will be needed but counseling is important in helping the person cope with the disease. Counseling also serves to help gauge whether the proper diagnosis has been made. May mental problems can result from a traumatic experience like abuse or being in an accident. Many times these events occur while the person is young and the mind sets up a defence mechanism that persists into adulthood when it may no longer be needed. These type of metal illnesses can many times be rectified through counseling to where medication may no longer be needed. If the mental issue is a result of exterior trauma then medication is not really the answer because it is only treating symptoms. It is like hitting yourself over the head with a hammer and taking aspirin for the pain. Initially, many mental diseases appear the same but once some counselling has taken place a more specific diagnosis can be made.
Insha'Allah, your friend will get the help they need.
As salam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu