Preachy People and Mental Health

[Jayson]

Some people are very preachy and bossy in trying to help those with mental health problems. Also, they engage in a lot "polite bullying". Do you feel this helps or hurts mentally ill individual?

 

[Shree]

Preachy people can unintentionally harm mental health, especially when they offer advice without empathy or assume moral superiority. I’ve felt how exhausting it can be when someone dismisses your struggles with clichés like “just be positive” or “others have it worse.” Instead of feeling supported, it can make you feel judged or silenced. Mental health needs understanding, not lectures. Real help comes from listening, validating, and being present.