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A terrific read mate and awesome to see the conversation continuing. You raise great points and the entire health system (not just the mental health one) is in a state of emergency and under huge pressure. Until we live in society where we can all help each other to better self regulate our energy and emotions thru healthier lifestyles, I feel the entire health system will come under more and more pressure as people keen turning to unhealthy ways to deal with stress.

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Less judgement, more compassion 🙌☺️

Honestly can't believe some of the comments on the autobiography book review comments Ive read. Sure not everyone is going to like the book, but don't judge their life when they've been brav enough to share it, you're contributing to the problem 😔. *end rant*

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People who criticise others who are being vulnerable have cancer of their self esteem.

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Cancer for their self esteem, I like that. It really all comes back to awareness, I know some people don't even realise they are doing it. I personally don't think autobiographies should be allowed to be rated, you shouldn't be putting a rating on someones life.

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Hey Timmy,

I've since come across two articles that shed some light on potential solutions: the use of amateur professionals. In my mind, this could also extend to communities.

https://www.economist.com/leaders/2019/03/14/most-mental-health-problems-are-untreated-trained-laypeople-can-help

https://www.economist.com/international/2019/03/16/what-disasters-reveal-about-mental-health-care

If you can't get a free article/behind the paywall, let me know and I'll forward them through

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