“Maybe they’re so distressed with severe symptoms this becomes an option to end their life,” Dr. Links said in a phone interview. “They tend to be people who don’t have a lot of resources.” 

Is anybody shocked by this? Our overstretched health care system simply doesn't have the resources necessary to adequately deal with mental illness. Anybody who has money can pay for a private-practice psychologist but most who don't will likely face a long wait to see a psychiatrist.