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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Thanks for confirming what you meant. Conditions such as depression and anxiety are complex conditions. There are different types, how severe they are varies from person to person and it can be very debilitating. Self harm or even suicide are prevalent with sufferers.

We're not talking about the normal ups & downs of life or times when we are anxious like before an exam or driving test, but real mental health problems. These cannot be treated with a broad 'pull yourself together' approach.

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However for the most of these problems are just that. Just look at the numbers prior and post pandemic. It's a excuse to avoid people's collective responsibility , the I can't/Won't mob strikes again