[_8j50]

Quite the opposite. Any conversation remotely related to mental health == "see a therapist". No need to frame things as mental health topic, most of the time you don't need someone who is a expert in psychoanalysis to help people, you just need to listen to people, show some empathy and be generous with your time. Of course, it is easier said than done.

I've had to many conversations where trying to establish some depth and personal connection results in being shunted to "see a therapist/medical professional/lawyer". As if those are plenty, accessible and affordable.

[Jerrrry]

It's a double incentive of both yielding everyone's collective responsibility to at least pretend to care or empathize with another and simultaneously shielding from any responsibility or liability.

"Sorry you thought I bullied you in high school. You should go see a therapist. I did, and I was told I've been absolved for my actions and given pills to make me forget"

It's like a commodifying replacement of our social/religious/communal obligation.