This is just my asshole opinion but I do believe medications can work, HOWEVER, they are not a permanent fix. They are not meant to be. I think the whole point of medication is to stabilize you long enough so that--with help--you could deal with the root causes of said "mood disorder". Problem is, seeing someone once a week or every other week is just not enough for anyone. Treating mental illness requires intense continuous maintenance and care from a professional. Western medicine mostly focuses, treats, and measures health based on the condition of the physical body.