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While personal issues are central, larger societal problems—like inflation, housing shortages, and economic uncertainty—significantly impact mental well-being. Many argue that these systemic issues are often overshadowed by individual mental health narratives, leading to a skewed perception of personal failure or inadequacy.
Furthermore, the omnipresence of pharmaceutical advertising and easy access to online therapy services—sometimes without proper oversight—further complicate the landscape, potentially encouraging over-medication or superficial treatment without addressing underlying societal or personal root causes.