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I don't think throwing more therapy and medicine at people is going to help a lot when their problems aren't being solved. "Treat it" seems like the defacto int

I don't think throwing more therapy and medicine at people is going to help a lot when their problems aren't being solved. "Treat it" seems like the defacto internet advice until it becomes clear their problems aren't going away and coping mechanisms can only do so much. At least, I'd like to see those depression numbers where people don't have to worry about their rent/mortgage, job, future and relationships.

fipar 5y ago
Exactly this. There surely are people who are depressed for no “obvious” reason and years of therapy could help with that. But if, say, you’re in an abusive relationship, all a therapist can do is tell you to leave the relationship, not help you cope while staying in it. I think it’s the same with poverty.