It’s almost impossible for medical science to treat mental illness, depression, etc. So they answer is to give them, and charge them for, snake oil.
So, it takes a village....and, a drug dealer, to raise a child?
Placebos are getting better all the time and they’re good for so many things.
I have family members who benefit immensely from anti depressants and I was very dubious until I took a thorough look at brain chemistry. I am still reluctant to put children on them but there is no doubt in my mind that it can help adults.