text: is there such thing as mental helath "black-listing"? i recommended counseling to a friend and he said  "no way!  i'm not getting that on my permanent record." he thinks that it might become an issue when he graduates and tries to get a job (he plans to be a teacher). all i recommended was some counseling and possibly an anti-depressant prescription (he admits to probably being depressed).   is this an urban myth or is there some truth to it? i know the insurance companies (whom i don't trust as far as i can throw 'em) share information, and insurance companies considers anyone on allergy meds or anti-depressants high-risk (or high cost, i forget which). my personal opinion is that ur friend is right,and a mental health history could follow one. my recommendation if he or she can afford it  is to go to a private therapist where it can not  be checked through the deparment of health or insurance. i really do believe people r stero typed and discriminated againest  if they have a history of mental illiness,which is terrible beacuse i believe it does keep some people who need help out of a doctors office.