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Blair Warns: Over-Medicalizing Mental Health Costs £28 Billion

1/13/2025

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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair warns against the dangers of over-medicalizing everyday struggles, urging individuals to refrain from self-diagnosing mental health issues. He pointed out the alarming rise in mental health support costs, predicting sickness benefits could soar to £28 billion in just three years, calling for an urgent public dialogue on the implications of this spending.

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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair warns against the dangers of over-medicalizing everyday struggles, urging individuals to refrain from self-diagnosing mental health issues. He pointed out the alarming rise in mental health support costs, predicting sickness benefits could soar to £28 billion in just three years, calling for an urgent public dialogue on the implications of this spending.