[notus]

The proposed better alternative is more the role of a counselor than a doctor IMO which makes me think they should be encouraging the use of counselors instead. That being said, many people find things like counseling as superfluous or taboo so maybe it is in our best interest to delegate this responsibility more towards general practitioners.

[patmorgan23]

Part of the GPs job is to be a general counciler on their health and lifestyle habits. They certainly shouldnt be diagnosing mental health issues if they don't have the expertise but encouraging to have good habits before referring them to an actual therapist is definitely warented in most cases.