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In this intriguing episode of H-Hour, Dr. Alastair Santhouse, author of No More Normal: Mental Health in an Age of Over-Diagnosis, delves into the delicate balance of psychiatric diagnoses, the potential pitfalls of overdiagnosis, and the nuances of self-diagnosis. Covering topics from the rates of neurodivergence to redefining trauma and anxiety in contemporary contexts, this episode offers a thought-provoking exploration aimed at fostering better understanding of mental health challenges and their societal implications.
Dr Alastair Santhouse is a consultant neuropsychiatrist at The Maudsley Hospital in London, and authored No More Normal: Mental Health in an Age of Over-Diagnosis, published by Granta Books in April 2025.
https://www.alastairsanthouse.com
https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-More-Normal-Mental-Over-Diagnosis/dp/1803511141