Question by emmie_keeferton: Mental Health “blacklisting”.. Is it real?
I recommended counseling to a friend and he said “No way! I’m not getting that on my permanent record.”
He thinks that it might become an issue when he graduates and tries to get a job (he plans to be a teacher).
All I recommended was some counseling and possibly an anti-depressant prescription (he admits to probably being depressed).

Is this an urban myth or is there some truth to it?
I know the insurance companies (whom I don’t trust as far as I can throw ’em) share information, and insurance companies consider anyone on allergy meds or anti-depressants high-risk (or high cost, I forget which). Probably high-cost because these scripts tend to be continuous on a long term basis. I’ve even read that insurance companies have refused coverage for anyone who takes anti’s or allergy meds.
How evil!

Best answer:

Answer by booboobidooboop
Not that I doubt the presence of “Big Brother”, but who cares? Nobody. There is nothing wrong with asking for a little impartial advice from a professional. More people do than you think.

Refuse to live in fear.

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