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The core of the issue is paradoxical: While Millennials and Gen Zers have more mental health vocabulary and more access to therapy, they report higher levels of dissatisfaction and unhappiness. This suggests that therapy, or at least our current approach to mental health, might not be addressing the root causes of societal discontent.
Some argue that having the terminology can be limiting—it boxes people into categories and discourages resilience or personal responsibility. For example, knowing your diagnosis might make you feel justified in a state of perpetual struggle rather than inspiring solutions or lifestyle changes.