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GPs Warn: Everyday Struggles Misdiagnosed as Mental Disorders

1/26/2025

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A striking report from the Centre for Social Justice reveals that a staggering 84% of GPs feel everyday life struggles are wrongly labeled as mental disorders. Alarmed by the over-prescription of antidepressants, they urge a move towards non-drug treatments. The report also emphasizes the growing mental health crisis among children, advocating for compassionate support over medicalization.

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A striking report from the Centre for Social Justice reveals that a staggering 84% of GPs feel everyday life struggles are wrongly labeled as mental disorders. Alarmed by the over-prescription of antidepressants, they urge a move towards non-drug treatments. The report also emphasizes the growing mental health crisis among children, advocating for compassionate support over medicalization.