Whenever I see advice for "self-care" or "mindfulness" I can't help but think of a pimp telling a prostitute to use more lubricant and use antibiotics if she complains about infections and pain.

It's not a genuine attempt to solve the root cause; so much as a way to alleviate symptoms just enough so they can keep ruthlessly exploiting the employee.

i disagree, are you expecting someone else to take care of you? Are you expecting someone to cook you a healthy meal as well? Are you suggesting handing over the welfare of your mind and body to someone else? Health ( physical and mental ) is on you to maintain.

Of course not - and that "cook meals" feels like a straw-man. I'm expecting a company to admit if the last few weeks have been full of crunch and have some flexibility when people say they could use some recuperation time, not have a meeting emphasizing the importance of self-care and expecting people to carry on as normal.

i upvoted your response, that makes a lot more sense to me.