No More Normal : Why We Need to Rethink Mental Health and Diagnosis, Dr Alastair Santhouse

No More Normal : Why We Need to Rethink Mental Health and Diagnosis, Dr Alastair SanthouseNew Paperback At what point does a low mood tip over into depression? When does a distressing experience qualify as trauma? When does a cluster of symptoms indicate an underlying condition? As the conversation around mental health has moved from the consulting room to the public arena, so the concept of normal is shifting. Today, we are seeing an unprecedented rise in diagnosable conditions, in waiting lists, in diagnoses, and in medication. Yet, are

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