E115 - Do We Medicalise Unhappiness? (with Prof. Brendan Kelly)
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy
The Medicalization of Unhappiness
This chapter explores the tendency to medicalize everyday unhappiness through the lens of psychiatry, examining the implications of diagnosing mental health disorders. It discusses the delicate balance between individual responsibility and societal factors influencing well-being, emphasizing the importance of understanding diagnoses and the subjective nature of psychiatric evaluation. The conversation highlights how empowerment and self-acceptance can arise from understanding one's circumstances while acknowledging the complex interplay of privilege and societal change.
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