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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Anxiety and depression are absolutely hot excuses.

—tenured professor[/quote]

It takes away from the validity of the many people that suffer from both.  While I as in college mental illness was something that nobody ever talked about and I was ashamed, its at least good to know its more out in the open.

I have an adhd kid that may be heading down the road of mild depression as well.[/quote]

Anyone can be diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression. Smart kids know this, which is why the elite college have 80% usage rates of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Smart kids know how to play all the angles.[/quote]

Or maybe good colleges promote using CAPS for kids in need?  Or maybe smart kids are smart enough to know that they need help?[/quote]

And honestly, what does it matter if someone is seeing a psychologist? They're doing something productive to help themselves deal with whatever is going on in their lives, and it's not like it is harmful if it turns out that the student didn't "really need it" (if that can even be determined). Not like anyone's gaming the system just by seeking a mental health diagnosis, treatment, and assistance managing the condition.[/quote]

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