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> If you are unhappy, call a therapist. If you are suicidal, call a hotline. This is very reductive, basic advice. Sounds great, but fails to consider the very
by kempbellt 5y ago
> If you are unhappy, call a therapist. If you are suicidal, call a hotline.
This is very reductive, basic advice. Sounds great, but fails to consider the very real possibility that a suicidal person cannot diagnose themself effectively.
Telling a non-suicidal person to call a hotline isn't the best advice, but accidentally telling a suicidal person to call a therapist is much worse.