Is depression overdiagnosed? Yes.
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Abstract
Rates of diagnosis of depression have risen steeply in recent years. <b>Gordon Parker </b>believes this is because current criteria are medicalising sadness, but <b>Ian Hickie </b>argues that many people are still missing out on lifesaving treatment
Medical subject headings
- Depressive Disorder