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There are significant real world negative consequences to seeking mental health. That’s a real problem that needs to be addressed.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a good general solution for this stuff. For example, at some point mental illness results in loss of custody for the safety of their children. Getting that right isn’t some easy thing, and mental heath is a common enough problem that people will occasionally get this seriously wrong in both directions.



I'm reminded of the poor Canadian lady who was unable to transit the US to go on a cruise because she'd been treated for depression https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/canadian-woman-refuse...




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