I could be like anti-depressant medication. I can't solve the problem but I could control the reaction to the problem, and might provide relief. And if people are sooOOooOoOoo worried I'd take advantage of their delicate emotions I'm sure there are 234358392 telepaths out here who can nuke me from orbit with a thought if I misstep.
The downside is of course I need to be close to whoever is having the meltdown to provide that relief. Fate worse than death for most, and who could blame them?