I tend to be skeptical of claims about "decadence" as a cause of mental health issues. Right-wing folks equate moral uprightness with well-being, but that's not always the case esp. in environments with strict and harsh punishment. At best, what gets described as "decadence" is a symptom rather than a cause.
Social media platforms work on a business model that stokes anxiety and outrage for the purposes of staying on devices and advertising. It's possible to have different social media spaces, but that requires different approaches to monetization or very different understandings of social media (e.g. social media as public utility instead of advertising platform).
Schools are overburdened with these issues because Americans don't build many other public institutions for young people. Other nations don't have programs like sports, art, tutoring, or music through schools but through other government agencies or organizations. Schools are able to focus on education because other parts of the government take care of health and well-being. A separate agency to deal with kids' mental health would ensure something is done without making the issue the job of schools.
I'm not sure AZ politics is ready for socialized mental health care, but the recent restrictions on medical debt indicate some willingness to reign in the business of health care. People are fed up with choosing between their mental/physical health and their financial well-being. A system that wants some level of business to survive long-term needs to address costs more effectively.
I tend to be skeptical of claims about "decadence" as a cause of mental health issues. Right-wing folks equate moral uprightness with well-being, but that's not always the case esp. in environments with strict and harsh punishment. At best, what gets described as "decadence" is a symptom rather than a cause.
Social media platforms work on a business model that stokes anxiety and outrage for the purposes of staying on devices and advertising. It's possible to have different social media spaces, but that requires different approaches to monetization or very different understandings of social media (e.g. social media as public utility instead of advertising platform).
Schools are overburdened with these issues because Americans don't build many other public institutions for young people. Other nations don't have programs like sports, art, tutoring, or music through schools but through other government agencies or organizations. Schools are able to focus on education because other parts of the government take care of health and well-being. A separate agency to deal with kids' mental health would ensure something is done without making the issue the job of schools.
I'm not sure AZ politics is ready for socialized mental health care, but the recent restrictions on medical debt indicate some willingness to reign in the business of health care. People are fed up with choosing between their mental/physical health and their financial well-being. A system that wants some level of business to survive long-term needs to address costs more effectively.