Artemis: (shocked) Why, Doctor? This is a sensitive area. For all you know I could be suffering from depression. Doctor Po: I suppose you could. Is that the case? Artemis: (head in hands) It's my mother, Doctor. Doctor Po: Yes? Artemis: My mother, she.. Doctor Po: Your mother, yes? Artemis: She forces me to endure this ridiculous therapy when the school's so-called counsellors are little better than misguided do-gooders with degrees. Eoin Colfer
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A therapist’s job is to help their clients face uncomfortable truths about themselves. This can be difficult for some people, especially those who are still emotionally attached to the issue. Most people who suffer from depression do not know why they are depressed, so it is best to leave this for the therapist. It is impossible to treat people with severe depression without revealing the source of their depression.

Sometimes the information is more helpful than not, but it is important that the patient feels safe enough to talk about this. It may be that the patient needs help with other issues besides depression.

Source: The Arctic Incident

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