Saving Normal

by Allen Frances

2014

A leading psychiatrist sounds the alarm on the expanding reach of psychiatric diagnosis, arguing that everyday human experiences are increasingly being pathologized. He contends that the latest diagnostic manual, coupled with pharmaceutical industry influence, is turning millions of "normal" individuals into patients, leading to unnecessary treatments and financial burdens. This insider's perspective offers a compelling case for reclaiming our understanding of mental well-being and resisting the overmedicalization of ordinary life.

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Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology