" When kids hear this message over and over and over again, they start to internalize the message that normal, every day challenges require therapy and mental health intervention. This decreases their confidence and mental health and resilience."
Evidence for this claim?
And have you ever seen a therapist?
OP (@Soyobeans) please go outside, take in the fresh air, and chill. Please take your own advice, that you wrote here: How do I move forward with extracurriculars? - #11 by Soyobeans
Yes, I have seen a therapist and it was very helpful. I promote therapy for anyone who is struggling with any kind of mental health issues. And I push back against anyone who suggests therapy to kids every time there is something mildly uncomfortable in their life.
There is no harm in going to therapy to process feelings and issues. Often better than trying to deal alone and sometimes parents arenāt the best resource. They donāt have to be severe issues. Often by the time they reach the āsevereā stage there can be a potential crisis to address.
I do not know this young adult well enough to know who they have in there life to talk to, so when they make a statement like ā now I feel worthless and need helpā I am 
going to let them know that talking to a therapist is an option. I do not feel the need to belabor this point any further. It is ok to have a difference of opinion.
??? what question are you asking me here?
I canāt officially moderate this thread because Iāve been participating but can we move on from the value of therapy? I think everyone has made their point and if more discussion is wanted, a new thread could be started so we donāt derail the thread.
Oops didnāt mean to tag you. It was a message to the OP. Sorry to confuse!
Gotcha!