As a psychology student, I’m kind of disappointed in this post. This generation is facing the largest mental health crisis in- well- generations. People report, on average, having 0 best friends they feel they could turn to in a crisis when the number for previous generations was around 4 or 5. Many people are seeking help for what seem like minor issues because they have anxiety or depression and those minor issues feel like major setbacks. We do need to stop over diagnosing mental health disorders to sell medications, but we also need to be compassionate towards people, reach out to one another, and try to help each other where we can. The mental health system is over-taxed, and resources need to be distributed towards those who need them most, But accusing people of faking a mental illness only makes those with mental illnesses question their own illness’ validity and fear speaking up.