Patronizing $16 'Mental Aid Box' Gets Criticized by Twitter

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Ally Perry • Writer and Editor
Mar 2, 2023 4:00 PM EST

As anyone who has ever struggled with their mental health can testify, a bad episode can feel like a never-ending tunnel with no light at the end of it. What is most critical in such a dark time is having the right support.

Sadly, many people lack this when it comes to proper psychiatric and personal care, and there's no easy solution apart from trying to make these things better and more widely available. Nonetheless, that doesn't stop opportunistic individuals from trying to provide a quick fix.

People on Twitter were horrified recently to see a business advertising a 'mental aid box' for those feeling the effects of poor mental health. After parting with more than $16, the kit offers the recipient things like a keyring, a face mask, chocolate, and a singular teabag. 

Viewers were skeptical that this effort would do much to improve the mood of somebody with a problem, and didn't hesitate to say so. Drinking tea and doing skincare might be a nice hour of self care, but it's not going to cure depression. 

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    Font - eilidh @beauvoirbaddie it cost £13.50!!! for some cardboard, teabags and chocolate and a f cking keyring!
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    Font - Michael Finch @maxley8.2d Replying to @beauvoirbaddie Does the whole "love yourself", "you are perfect/amazing/gorgeous" BS work on anyone? I just find it patronising. Q8 176 394 il₁ 24.9K Glitchy Mitchy @Mit... 2d It absolutely does NOT work; in fact I feel like if anything it makes me feel worse, and asking more questions. Why don't I love myself, then? Why don't I find myself gorgeous, then? This concept A temporary $$$ bandaid that'll be in the trash & leave you feeling just the same
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    Font - David K Smith @professor_dave Replying to @beauvoirbaddie Is this what you send someone to stop them having a breakdown or to accelerate it? Genuinely confused??
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    Font - Peach @Sussed22 and @theashrb Replying to @beauvoirbaddie I think people have an issue determining what poor mental health is versus feeling down/ having a bad day. This is not going to help someone who has poor mental health, as nice as it is. We really really need more information on the difference.
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    Font - Michael Dick @mr_michael_1234 Replying to @beauvoirbaddie and @brokenbottleboy I'm admittedly no expert but I can't believe that two bits of cardboard, some chocolate, a teabag and a scrunchie do a lot to improve someone's fragile mental health.
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    Smile - Becca @Becca_L_M Replying to @beauvoirbaddie 1 tea bag??? Yeah that's going to help the crippling depression.
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    Font - Keiran @keiran4u4eva Replying to @beauvoirbaddie *Sat in my dark, cold house with a chocolate bar, mug of flavourless herbal tea and mud mask on my face* Perfection
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