Thomas Keller of the Peter Cartridge Co. committed suicide before any effective treatment for depression or bipolar disorder was available
https://books.google.com/books?id=sVEZAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA387&lpg

"Shell shock" came long before the diagnosis of PTSD

A bit of humility in presuming to understand or direct treatment for another person's struggles would be prudent.
The problem is inadequate evaluation and inappropriate treatment, for what is a life threatening illness.