This chapter features the speaker responding to listener questions while discussing the Prevalence Inflation Hypothesis, which links increased mental health dialogue to self-identification of issues. The conversation highlights the contrast between the rise in mental health awareness and the actual data trends, revealing a paradox in societal perceptions.
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