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Mental illness: why is it on the rise?

Dismissing ‘overdiagnosis’ of conditions can be unhelpful for those suffering real distress – but so can a ‘label for life’

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Oct 18 • 1:50 AM EDT • Health • theweek.com
The Guardian view on mental health: overdiagnosis is not the problem facing young people

Editorial: Parity of esteem with physical healthcare remains a distant prospect. Ministers must do more to tackle rising distress

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Oct 11 • 12:27 PM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
Finally, a helpful intervention in the ‘overdiagnosis’ wars. But where’s the money to answer this tragedy?

There is much to agree with in the Fonagy review into mental health support. Without serious public funding, however, its approach won’t work, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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Oct 11 • 10:10 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
I realise now that my view on mental health overdiagnosis was divisive. We all need better evidence

The surge in mental ill health is hugely distressing. That’s why I’ve commissioned a review to find out what’s driving it, says health secretary Wes Streeting

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Dec 4, 2025 • 12:34 PM EST • Health • theguardian.com
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The overdiagnosis debate in mental health misses the point

“Focusing on who ‘counts’ as mentally ill will ultimately send us down the wrong path,” Miranda Wolpert, director of mental health at Wellcome, writes.

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Dec 4, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Health • statnews.com
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The best science and nature books of 2025

From the threat of superintelligent AI to the dangers of overdiagnosis; plus the evolution of language and the restless genius of Francis Crick

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Dec 3, 2025 • 1:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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