I think attention seeking means that someone is really hurting and needs to be seen an heard. At least here, or related to mental health issues. And that is very understandable, "seeking attention" is normal and needed.
Otherwise I don't know, if someone wants to "seek attention" because, I don't know, they want to be famous, or they are completely lying about things, that's another situation.
But if someone is feeling unwell and wants to be heard that's not something that should be dismissed.