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How much of this is due to richer kids having more access to mental health resources? While I wasn't poor growing up, my parents didn't have the means to let me
by jplusequalt 3y ago
How much of this is due to richer kids having more access to mental health resources? While I wasn't poor growing up, my parents didn't have the means to let me see mental health professionals and as a result I went undiagnosed for 21 years.
- IncreasePosts 3y agoThere's also different reactions to various illnesses across groups. In some subcultures, you might get a special, nicer treatment for having an illness, whereas in others you may viewed as broken and less worthy of respect. The former would probably have some people seeking out a diagnoses for the illness, whereas the latter would have some people intentionally avoiding a diagnosis for the illness.