
Sami Timimi
Child and adolescent psychiatrist and psychotherapist based in the UK. Author of several books on children's mental health.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 1h 8min
Ep 4: Are We Overmedicating Kids?
In this engaging discussion, child psychiatrist Sami Timimi explores the surge in ADHD diagnoses, while journalist Abigail Shrier critiques the impact of achievement culture on mental health. Dr. Gabrielle Carlson offers insights on the complexities of children's mental health, and psychoanalyst Erica Komisar highlights the importance of attentive parenting. Journalist Jennifer Wallace warns against the consequences of overmedicating our youth, questioning whether we are pathologizing normal childhood experiences. Together, they challenge the current mental health landscape for children.

Sep 5, 2025 • 29min
Sami Timimi
In a captivating discussion, Sami Timimi, a seasoned child and adolescent psychiatrist and author of "Searching for Normal," dives into his bicultural upbringing and its influence on his journey into psychiatry. He critiques the rising trend of diagnostic labels like ADHD, highlighting their commercialization and questioning their validity. Sami emphasizes the importance of relational care over technical fixes in mental health, linking the societal shift towards individualism to the commodification of distress. His insights challenge listeners to reconsider the complexities of mental health.