I disagree, the goal of therapy (should) be to make the patient more self-efficacious, NOT about making them happy or instilling the right mental gymnastics to feel OK about their situation. The more self-efficacious a person is, the more likely they are to figure out what is causing them problems and find meaning in their life by rising to the challenge and organizing action with either themselves or within their peer group in order to deal with their situation that causes them and their peers distress. A depressed, non-self-efficacious person will be less capable of figuring out and making plans to deal with situations that cause them distress.
Would a mentally healthy, self-efficacious population be more or less likely realize their problems and organize collective action to correct their situation?
Would a mentally healthy, self-efficacious population be more or less likely realize their problems and organize collective action to correct their situation?