Unrigging the US economy and actually tending to the needs of our citizens would do more to address the mental health crisis in the United States than would any amount of money spent on standard psychological approaches to the problem. 1/3

Aug 10, 2022 · 11:54 AM UTC

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If a person has to work three jobs to make ends meet and lives with chronic economic anxiety day after day and year after year, they don’t just need someone to talk to about it or a pill to numb their pain. 2/3
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The mental health crisis is a symptom of a deeper cause, and the system that’s the cause of that symptom trying to distract us by saying how much they care about mental health is part of the gaslighting that’s at the heart of the problem. 3/3
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Replying to @marwilliamson
You are correct. As someone who has been fighting that battle, I definitely agree.
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Replying to @marwilliamson @LoveisCthulhu
Ok, but don’t go making this into some sort of woo-woo excuse to say psych meds are bad. (Again. As usual.) All health care matters are only exacerbated by flaws in the provision of care.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
I'd add the decay of the American family. When you are forced to leave your roots just because corporatists have moved the local economy overseas then you are adrift in an urban environment with less social support
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Agreed. The 14th A “pursuit of happiness” clause should be interpreted as beyond pursuing your dream job. It should mean to be able to fulfill your soul’s purpose, not just be economically sound. What is happiness? Aren’t we depriving our citizens from this constitutional right?
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Replying to @marwilliamson @NewToneProducer
Strong agree, though would note they are still needed, and need proper funding and oversight. We need to do both.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Which is what Democrats are doing, you are welcome
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Yes! Thank you. I live paycheck to paycheck. I’m never not thinking about money.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Facts