Powerful negative emotion can lead to ill health, so why do we need to be physically ill to receive help?

Illness is catalysed by emotional upheaval this could be anything from personal life to office politics. Though its a persons perception that realy affects their day to day health, Unfortunately some people perceive that there is a stigma attached to mental health and because of this, do not want the help they so desperately need, until this emotional upheaval resonates on a physical plain allowing them time off work.