Our system doesn't make it easier for people to get a professional diagnosis and self diagnosis is harmful are two statements that can coexist.

For a variety of reasons, self-diagnosis is problematic. In practise, being able to self-diagnose does not imply being able to self-treat. This is simply because of the fact that you cannot, for example, self-prescribe medications.

Furthermore, self-diagnosis can lead to people being in denial about their symptoms. This is especially problematic when the symptoms are caused by a medical condition.

We should more focus on bettering the system than encourage such harmful practices.