The problem I see with it from those I know use it is that it depends heavily on the person to begin with and their ability to take agency. Some use it as a crutch and whenever they get uncomfortable or want some sympathy, they go to a therapist. Perhaps they need someone to talk to, but they don't necessarily need a therapist. But hey, this is the world where some think intimacy isn't needed or whatever the Internet offers as a subsititute is enough. I think the rise in people going to therapy is a symptom of disconnection for the lost part. Some people need it, many don't.
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I think the very high cost of psychotherapy deters its overuse quite effectively. Few can drop €150 for an hour of a supportive chat for long.
Yet, few explore the other options either. Many of them are free.
I dont think there is overuse in Finland, but I think that there might be useless use at times. But this isn't what the post was about at all, it was about the need for human connection in a world that is looking to lessen it.