Slightly O/T but very important

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Or people today have the tools to address it and get treatment. In the old days it was "buck up kid. . .what do you have to complain about." Life is a lot more complicated that that.

Having joined the Navy in the 70's as an 18 year old, things were much more strict and difficult. As you clearly stated "buck up kid." Having retired 30 years later from the military, I was surprised to see such a high rate of mental issues with so many young Sailors.

[bk400]

Social media, the permanence of the internet, the rise of video games, school shootings. More pressure to succeed (in sports and in school) at a younger age. More income inequality, and a lot of young people who feel that they won't achieve the American dream of a decent house, a decent job, and rising prospects.

I'm not a sociologist, but I think there's more mental health issues because society has changed in a way that creates more mental health issues.

[packs]

I personally think mental health has always been something human beings need help with. But for a long time there weren't words for what people were going through and because you weren't exactly encouraged to talk about these kinds of problems, nobody did. That also meant nobody got help.

[vintagesportscollector]

There may be more tools, treatment and help today, but Mental Health therapy is still incredibly underfunded and underserved. It needs much more support.

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by bk400

Social media, the permanence of the internet, the rise of video games, school shootings. More pressure to succeed (in sports and in school) at a younger age. More income inequality, and a lot of young people who feel that they won't achieve the American dream of a decent house, a decent job, and rising prospects.

I'm not a sociologist, but I think there's more mental health issues because society has changed in a way that creates more mental health issues.

Well said!