Bullshit. Unless we're literally talking about an admissions policy that's going to be as thorough as admissions into the secret service, all it's going to do is encourage people to keep everything even farther under wraps. Shin reportedly had a history of depression, which she kept secret from everyone involved.
If someone equally driven is aware that anything other than an appearance of happy, healthy mental stability is going to keep them from getting into MIT, then they're going to do every in their power to appear that way. All statements like Jones' do is further stigmatize those who are under treatment for depression or mental illness, and further encourage deception on the part of those who might need treatment but are afraid of the consequences of seeking it.
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Date: 2004-08-20 03:38 pm (UTC)If someone equally driven is aware that anything other than an appearance of happy, healthy mental stability is going to keep them from getting into MIT, then they're going to do every in their power to appear that way. All statements like Jones' do is further stigmatize those who are under treatment for depression or mental illness, and further encourage deception on the part of those who might need treatment but are afraid of the consequences of seeking it.