The increase in reported mental illness may not solely reflect greater suffering but an evolving mental health infrastructure that reshapes problem perception. As therapeutic solutions become more prevalent, individuals begin to identify themselves as needing help, even for milder issues. This transformation occurs outside clinical settings and affects general psychological dynamics by recalibrating our tolerance for discomfort. While reducing adversity is generally desirable, less genuine hardship may lead to redefining minor experiences as significant problems, perpetuating a cycle where addressing issues creates new ones.
"As more solutions arise, more people come to see themselves as requiring one. The solutions may be helping, but they're also changing what needs help."
"When solutions become abundant, they start to shape how we perceive the world. They shift our expectations, narrow our tolerance for discomfort, and create new problems."
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