Once upon a time, back in the days of blue landrovers when only rock apes wore cabbage kit, bosses and flight commanders were expected to know their squadron aircrew and whether they had any issues in their personal or professional lives. Unlike the commercial airlines, the military was supposed to care about its people...
Then came biz-speak and computers. Bosses remustered as Wing Commander (Typist) leaving the 'welfare' of individuals to Flt Cdrs. Those of the old school still held an interest in their underlings, but an increasing number of desperate thrusters simply didn't want to know any bad news and would assure the Boss that all was fine, no matter what.
This led to people bottling up their stress, with the obvious, sad and avoidable result.