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title: Questioning the Scientific Methods and Clinical Utility of Biological Explanations for Mental Distress with Peter Simons
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# [Questioning the Scientific Methods and Clinical Utility of Biological Explanations for Mental Distress with Peter Simons](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/questioning-the-scientific-methods-and-clinical-utility-of-biological-explanations-for-mental-distress-with-peter-simons/)

 Written by [Mike Shook](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/author/mike-shook) | Sep 1, 2020 12:22:00 PM

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