I don't like Big Pharma either.  But there are people with serious mental illness that need medication. Do YOU know anyone with severe and persistent mental illness?  You should get to know them.  Without their meds they are very ill.  Mental illness is a health problem.  Bipolar disease is not easy to treat.  If you knew someone who was Bipolar you would understand.  Without medication, they are dangerous to themselves and others.  Come by the state hospital and get to know a few who won't take meds.