"Instruments" that validates and pills that aids

Mental health is something that is very hard to measure since it cannot be directly seen, unlike physical health. It is very intriguing how doctors, scientists, and the like, measure mental health through these "instruments" that was founded through techno-science. Using these instruments, the doctors can then analyze the persons condition so they can diagnose that person to the “appropriate” illness. This affects the persons mentality regarding their diagnosed illness by having that validation that they have it and starting to incorporate it even more in their life because they are cautious.

Back in high school, I was diagnosed with mild depression due to my grandfather’s sudden death. When the doctor confirmed my depression at that time, I felt that depression ate up my life compared to when I was not diagnosed yet. At first, I was not given any medication, but I had to go through mental therapy. It wasn’t when I was at my lowest that they gave me prescription for anti-depressant pills. I honestly relied on those pills because it helped me calmed myself down and was able to control my thoughts. I still had to go to my therapist even though I am already taking medications. But I felt like I am very grateful to those therapy sessions because it prevented me from being addicted to medication.