Srinagar, June 5 -- Kashmir has become a booming market for mental health services.

Therapists, counsellors, wellness coaches, and self-styled experts continue to arrive with new labels, new diagnoses, and new treatment models. Anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, burnout, and a growing list of related conditions now dominate public discourse.

Greater awareness has indeed helped many people understand their emotional struggles and seek support. Public discussion around mental health has also broken old silences and encouraged people to speak openly about suffering. That progress is valuable.

A troubling trend, however, has emerged alongside this growing awareness.

Many families find themselves trapped in a cycle of endless consultatio...