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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

To get a therapist in the states often requires a waiting list, which can take several months. Often, they don’t take your insurance, which means an appointment could be anywhere from $100-$300+. The cost of medication also varies widely based on whether insurance covers it or not. A generic medication covered by insurance might be <$10, but medical prices in the US are a complete shell game and it could be much more, depending on how evil your insurance feels like being today.

Also, average income is a poor representation of income due to massive income inequality. Median is a more appropriate measure. I am a college educated professional and make about $2200/month after taxes. I know very few people who make $1000/week. Maybe do more than “3 minutes of research” on a topic.