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I have found it astonishing, from comments in other threads, how many people on HN: * do not believe depression to be an illness * indicate mental health isn’

• _def 6y ago
  That is a sad state but does not really surprise me. The social stigma is still very big and visible in most areas of society. Avoidance, ignorance and fear play a big role too, I guess. There needs to be more education regarding the topic.
• newcomputer 6y ago
  "There are bad guys in other threads, but I will not link or provide any evidence at all to support this" You should reply to those people directly, instead of polluting irrelevant threads with your boogeyman complaints.
• cutemonster 6y ago
  > from comments in other threads, Is that in this topic about the leak, or generally at hn? I'd suspect society in general is even less understanding about mental health problems
  • austincheney 6y ago
    Generally at HN. Occasionally people will ask for advice about depression or anxiety. If you suggest seeing a doctor you are greeted with an emotional event.