'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
BBC • 12/6/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Hundreds of GPs in England expressed concerns to the BBC about the over-diagnosis of mental health issues, stating that "life being stressful is not an illness." They also highlighted a lack of support available for patients facing these challenges.
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