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YouTube stars are being accused of profiting off fans’ depression

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  1. spit-evil-olive-tips
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    If you are looking for a therapist or mental health counselor, the Find a Therapist search on Psychology Today is free and very useful.
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    If you are looking for a therapist or mental health counselor, the Find a Therapist search on Psychology Today is free and very useful.

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  2. clerical_terrors
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    Between this and Youtubers faking terminal illness you got to wonder how long the 'Youtuber' brand is going to carry any more trustworthiness with it.

    Between this and Youtubers faking terminal illness you got to wonder how long the 'Youtuber' brand is going to carry any more trustworthiness with it.

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  3. unknown user
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    Is this really a surprise? The moment I've heard about this business, I immediately thought it was a whack. Not sure about the US, but where I live a psychotherapist is a doctor, with an actual...

    Is this really a surprise? The moment I've heard about this business, I immediately thought it was a whack. Not sure about the US, but where I live a psychotherapist is a doctor, with an actual medical degree. Why would anyone who studied medicine for many years work for a low-pay (remember, commoditising!) start-up? The only conclusion was that the "specialists" there are not actually medically trained. The article implies that my initial conclusion was correct.


    P.S. I still can't believe that PewDiePie is the Voice of Reason on YouTube these days.

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  4. zaluzianskya
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    It's really shitty being near-suicidal due to financial stress and being scammed out of money by someone who promised they would help you.

    It's really shitty being near-suicidal due to financial stress and being scammed out of money by someone who promised they would help you.

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