The Incredible Discoveries of Ian J. Spector

There is a stigma to mental health like no other illness in this nation. We talk about cancer. We talk about acne. We even talk about AIDS. We clearly have no problem talking about “erectile dysfunction.” But as a society, mental health is rarely discussed. Think about it: Most people see a dentist 1-2 times a year. Ideally, they see their primary doctor for a physical once a year. Yet, going to see a mental health specialist (a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist) isn’t something that we do regularly. It isn’t something that is standard on all health plans. It isn’t something that begins as children. Why? Why doesn’t it make sense that you would see someone (at least as much as we see our dentists) that can ask you, impartially, about your thoughts, stresses, growth, relationships, job life, etc?

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