> I have one friend who's simply unable to attend therapy because his insurance is shit and he's in too much debt to take on another. Most therapists offer sli

> I have one friend who's simply unable to attend therapy because his insurance is shit and he's in too much debt to take on another. Most therapists offer sliding scale. Your friend should try that. > he gets shit from his manager for taking "mental health days" so he doesn't, he just says he has the flu I do exactly the same, and I recommend it for others. There is still a lot of social stigma around mental health issues. Your boss doesn't need to know why you are sick. One thing I tell myself as I get older: "There is no Academy Award for the fewest number of sick days." It's OK to take a sick day every two months for your mental health.