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Guyon Espiner: Are we over-diagnosing mental health issues in an era of awareness?

By Guyon Espiner
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8 Aug, 2024 12:30 AM5 mins to read

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From rigid to inclusive, the way we talk about mental health and neurodiversity has undergone a sea-change. Photo / Getty Images
From rigid to inclusive, the way we talk about mental health and neurodiversity has undergone a sea-change. Photo / Getty Images

From rigid to inclusive, the way we talk about mental health and neurodiversity has undergone a sea-change. Photo / Getty Images

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