‘Late capitalism’ is written off as a crank’s phrase. But there’s more to it than that | Zoe Williams

People may roll their eyes at the concept, but at least it tries to address a problem that won't go away on its own

Maybe mental health isn't the problem," said Mr Z, listening to a news item about mental health on the radio. Maybe it's a crisis in late capitalism."

Funny, that's what Sinead O'Connor thinks," I replied.

Zoe Williams is a Guardian columnist