why do counsilers think this?

Question

if someones deppressed and they talk to a cousiler they autimatically prescribe anti deppressents. dont you think that the counsilers are a little money hungry. or is it just there job to dope everyone up to make sure they never feel sad lonely suicuidal rejected out of place etc. isnt that messed up? oh and did you know in school if your kid misses alot of school and doesnt do all their homework sometimes the teachers put them on IEPs or put them in classes for special kids without even trying to tutor them or figure out what the problem is. whats this world coming to?

Answer 1

It's simple: people are lazy. Antidepressants are an easy way out for a counselor. Also- there are financial kick backs when they push those pills. The same goes with kids who get into trouble at school. No one wants to solve the REAL problem- they just want to find the easiest possible solution to get the problem out of their hair.
As crappy as it sounds- many (not all) administrators and counselors think that making their job easier is more important than helping kids. No one will admit this but behavior speaks louder than words. Many people just want to put the least amount of effort out possible- no matter who it hurts.

If a principal at school is informed that you aren't doing your work and are skipping class then it's easier for them to say: "Lets just send them staight to detention/special ed." rather than investigate and find out why you aren't doing work and skipping class. They'll probably ask you, but don't really care if you're being honest or not. I mean, actually getting to the root of the problem takes effort. My God- who wants to do that?

People suck. Sorry.

Answer 2

I agree with you an the anti depression medication. They need to get to the root of the problem instead of masking it with numbing medicine.

As far as the IEP(which stands for Individualized Education Program in case some one didn't know)I think that is a wonderful alternative than just giving up on a student. Back in the day they didn't care about school attendance. And if they are not doing their homework it could be because they are having a problem understanding it maybe? Most teachers will do anything to see a child succeed even if that means taking time for an IEP meeting. Special classes are there to help not hinder. I wont deny that some districts overuse these rooms though. These are the bad apples in the bunch that spoil it for the rest of us.

Answer 3

Just about EVERYONE is money hungry. Also when going to see a PSYCHIATRIST (and it is also spelled councelor) that is a sign of problems and if you say you are depressed, they do prescribe something AFTER analyzing the patient and seeing if they need it. Also if a child misses a lot of school and does not do homework is a sign of a problem and has to be put into a "special kids class" to make up all of the missed homework and lessons so they do not get held back, unless that is what you want. If you do not want to pay for a psychiatrist or a councelor then I would suggest not going to one, especially if you think they are prescribing drugs for no reason. The only reason they prescribe drugs is because they feel it is necessary with the study of the patient. THey dont do it just to do it.

Answer 4

This world has been going down hill for a long time. Even in the regular classes kids aren't taught very well. The standards from state to state are so different that when a child moves, they could be either far ahead or behind. As for seeing a counselor, I guess they figure drugs will solve the problem but even antidepressants aren't full proof.

Answer 5

when they prescribe you with medications and you go to a pharmacy to pay for it and retrieve it, you are not paying the counselors any money that way. they don't get the money that you pay for the meds. they want you to try out the medication to see if it helps you. if it doesn't they will try something else. you just have to give it a chance. i have a therapist and she never prescribed any medication for me.

they just want your child to do a good job in school. and you know, most schools don't have private tutors to teach or help individual students. it's not like it's a college. most of these kids have hidden learning disabilities and the teachers are doing the best things for these kids. it's better than not doing anything at all and letting that kid fail! if you want a tutor to help your child you should hire one and not expect the school to take full responsibility of your child. if you are a parent, you would understand that you would also have to participate in helping your child finish their homework. and making sure they are on track.

Answer 6

I asked my dr. about 15 years ago, why do you think so many people are on anti-depressants, and depressed. He was my primary care and liked to take a natural approach if he could. He said his thought on it was that possibly we have so many chemicals in our air that is messing up our brain chemistry. This is just a thought, I don't think the money makers are after getting people on antidepressants, they are not fun to get on and sometimes have icky side effects , but they can sure help if depressive is bad. Just an idea.

Answer 7

the insurance industry created this. you used to get counseling and meds for depression, the best combination. the insurance companies don't want to pay for counseling, they just want to give you drugs.

that said, some people would die without those antidepressants. some people cannot get to the point where they'd benefit from counseling at all, until they have those meds.

antidepressants cannot prevent you from feeling rejected or out of place. no one claims it does, so it's not 'messed up' in that regard.

school's are horrible and that's why we homeschool.