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US suicides hit an all-time high (apnews.com)

submitted 2 years ago by Neon_Dystopia@lemm.ee to c/us_news@lemmygrad.ml

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The state of mental health in the US is hitting a tipping point.

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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So glad to finally see some proof this isn't just me. I have insurance, it covers therapy; I tried for 2 years to see a therapist, and every single time it would be an appointment 6 months later, I would show up, check in, wait 30 minutes to an hour and then have a staff member inform me that the doctor had to reschedule due to an emergency or some other conflict. Every time. For 2 years.

They are understaffed, don't give a fuck, and in the middle of a mental health crisis. They're super available to cram pills down your throat, though. 😬

[–] Neon_Dystopia@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago

Yeah that was largely my own experience too. It's only gonna get worse since they will do nothing to fix it.