Over-Medicalisation, Not Over-Diagnosis: Reclaiming our Critical Language in a Shifting Political Climate.
By Dr. James Davies
madintheuk.com/2025/12/over...
#OverMedicalisation #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialJustice #PublicHealth #DisabilityRights #TraumaInformed
By Dr. James Davies
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#OverMedicalisation #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialJustice #PublicHealth #DisabilityRights #TraumaInformed
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Over-Medicalisation, Not Over-Diagnosis: Reclaiming our Critical Language in a Shifting Political Climate.
By Dr. James Davies
madintheuk.com/2025/12/over...
#OverMedicalisation #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialJustice #PublicHealth #DisabilityRights #TraumaInformed
By Dr. James Davies
madintheuk.com/2025/12/over...
#OverMedicalisation #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialJustice #PublicHealth #DisabilityRights #TraumaInformed
Important thread.
I find it interesting that "overmedicalisation of commonplace problems" is almost invariably brought up as a concern when talking about neurodivergence or mental health, but not, say, osteoarthritis, short sightedness or dental cavities.
I find it interesting that "overmedicalisation of commonplace problems" is almost invariably brought up as a concern when talking about neurodivergence or mental health, but not, say, osteoarthritis, short sightedness or dental cavities.
I'm concerned about several ideas promoted in this article on overdiagnosis, which argues that people are now excessively and unnecessarily seeking medical diagnoses for a range of difficulties. I describe my concerns below
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The number of people with chronic conditions is soaring. Are we less healthy than we used to be – or overdiagnosing illness?
Are ordinary life experiences, bodily imperfections and normal differences being unnecessarily pathologised? One doctor argues just that
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Important thread.
I find it interesting that "overmedicalisation of commonplace problems" is almost invariably brought up as a concern when talking about neurodivergence or mental health, but not, say, osteoarthritis, short sightedness or dental cavities.
I find it interesting that "overmedicalisation of commonplace problems" is almost invariably brought up as a concern when talking about neurodivergence or mental health, but not, say, osteoarthritis, short sightedness or dental cavities.
🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨
W/ @damagemag's Amber Trotter on overmedicalisation and the crisis of authority.
🗣️ What is driving the explosion in mental health diagnoses?
🗣️ Does capitalism make us ill? Is blaming 'capitalism' abstractly part of the problem?
W/ @damagemag's Amber Trotter on overmedicalisation and the crisis of authority.
🗣️ What is driving the explosion in mental health diagnoses?
🗣️ Does capitalism make us ill? Is blaming 'capitalism' abstractly part of the problem?
December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨
W/ @damagemag's Amber Trotter on overmedicalisation and the crisis of authority.
🗣️ What is driving the explosion in mental health diagnoses?
🗣️ Does capitalism make us ill? Is blaming 'capitalism' abstractly part of the problem?
W/ @damagemag's Amber Trotter on overmedicalisation and the crisis of authority.
🗣️ What is driving the explosion in mental health diagnoses?
🗣️ Does capitalism make us ill? Is blaming 'capitalism' abstractly part of the problem?
How are patient’s expectations of care affected when doing less in healthcare? @taralamont.bsky.social Heather Cassie, @clairehastings.bsky.social & @janekohara.bsky.social explore trade-offs between processes, policies & expectations to reduce overmedicalisation in this episode ths.im/3EYabCT
May 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
How are patient’s expectations of care affected when doing less in healthcare? @taralamont.bsky.social Heather Cassie, @clairehastings.bsky.social & @janekohara.bsky.social explore trade-offs between processes, policies & expectations to reduce overmedicalisation in this episode ths.im/3EYabCT
Why is it so hard to do less in healthcare?
In this episode, host Tara Lamont joins THIS Fellows Heather Cassie, Claire Hastings and THIS Institute’s Jane O’Hara to explore the issue of overmedicalisation and some of the reasons why this can be hard for patients, staff and healthcare systems.
In this episode, host Tara Lamont joins THIS Fellows Heather Cassie, Claire Hastings and THIS Institute’s Jane O’Hara to explore the issue of overmedicalisation and some of the reasons why this can be hard for patients, staff and healthcare systems.
May 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Why is it so hard to do less in healthcare?
In this episode, host Tara Lamont joins THIS Fellows Heather Cassie, Claire Hastings and THIS Institute’s Jane O’Hara to explore the issue of overmedicalisation and some of the reasons why this can be hard for patients, staff and healthcare systems.
In this episode, host Tara Lamont joins THIS Fellows Heather Cassie, Claire Hastings and THIS Institute’s Jane O’Hara to explore the issue of overmedicalisation and some of the reasons why this can be hard for patients, staff and healthcare systems.
I had a speech impediment and an obvious case of ADHD growing up. Combo of sexism and my parents hating overmedicalisation meant the cure for both was drama class. Now you umderstand everything.
December 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I had a speech impediment and an obvious case of ADHD growing up. Combo of sexism and my parents hating overmedicalisation meant the cure for both was drama class. Now you umderstand everything.
should i try to get anxiety meds i know we're against overmedicalisation and the way the pharmaceutic industry works but lord have mercy i can't keep living like this
April 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
should i try to get anxiety meds i know we're against overmedicalisation and the way the pharmaceutic industry works but lord have mercy i can't keep living like this
Timimi’s conclusion is bold: ADHD is not a valid medical diagnosis. It’s a culturally constructed response to behaviours we’ve decided are problems. Its rise is driven by pharmaceutical marketing, overmedicalisation, and a loss of tolerance for normal child development.
June 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Timimi’s conclusion is bold: ADHD is not a valid medical diagnosis. It’s a culturally constructed response to behaviours we’ve decided are problems. Its rise is driven by pharmaceutical marketing, overmedicalisation, and a loss of tolerance for normal child development.
At the @hayfestival.bsky.social this weekend listening to a very challenging talk by Suzanne O’Sullivan on overdiagnosis & overmedicalisation.
Hay Festival (@hayfestival.bsky.social)
...a world of different...
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May 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
At the @hayfestival.bsky.social this weekend listening to a very challenging talk by Suzanne O’Sullivan on overdiagnosis & overmedicalisation.
This sounds exactly up my street – will definitely be reading it. I’ve talked a lot about overmedicalisation, it’s perhaps my most common video theme, and overdetection. But when it comes to overdiagnosis esp of psych/neuro disorders, I have been reticent. I really liked @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social’s:
March 13, 2025 at 8:13 AM
This sounds exactly up my street – will definitely be reading it. I’ve talked a lot about overmedicalisation, it’s perhaps my most common video theme, and overdetection. But when it comes to overdiagnosis esp of psych/neuro disorders, I have been reticent. I really liked @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social’s:
Also, a lot of “critical” people who might be interested in such a field actually support psychsomatics. Because their critique often talks about “overmedicalisation” and they see psychosomatics (and its modern form, wellness culture) as more “holistic” and “biopsychosocial”.
June 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Also, a lot of “critical” people who might be interested in such a field actually support psychsomatics. Because their critique often talks about “overmedicalisation” and they see psychosomatics (and its modern form, wellness culture) as more “holistic” and “biopsychosocial”.
There are concerns that there may be overdiagnosis and overmedicalisation, but a quick look at Scholar shows it hasn't been adequately studied. So really, who knows, but certainly not any of the journalists kicking up a fuss.
March 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
There are concerns that there may be overdiagnosis and overmedicalisation, but a quick look at Scholar shows it hasn't been adequately studied. So really, who knows, but certainly not any of the journalists kicking up a fuss.
Completely irrelevant to the topic. Blood in your poo woud be consistent; not a one-off. I'd hope you could see the difference but if you can't, you may be part of the overmedicalisation problem.
June 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Completely irrelevant to the topic. Blood in your poo woud be consistent; not a one-off. I'd hope you could see the difference but if you can't, you may be part of the overmedicalisation problem.
I think it's the 'overmedicalisation' of childbirth which, from my experience, can be very traumatising. That said, it's still important to have expert medical help when things don't go right, which can be often.
November 23, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I think it's the 'overmedicalisation' of childbirth which, from my experience, can be very traumatising. That said, it's still important to have expert medical help when things don't go right, which can be often.
Our convo w/ Amber Trotter on overmedicalisation and the crisis of authority is out today!
Here's what else is on deck in December:
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Here's what else is on deck in December:
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December 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Our convo w/ Amber Trotter on overmedicalisation and the crisis of authority is out today!
Here's what else is on deck in December:
☑️ (As always, subscribe to get the full slate of episodes)
Here's what else is on deck in December:
☑️ (As always, subscribe to get the full slate of episodes)
He worked with Esther Crawley in the Bath clinic. Just this year he wrote in Private Eye praising Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan’s recent book which pushes the psychosomatic and overmedicalisation narrative for a range of conditions
September 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
He worked with Esther Crawley in the Bath clinic. Just this year he wrote in Private Eye praising Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan’s recent book which pushes the psychosomatic and overmedicalisation narrative for a range of conditions
"The first active pro..." I mean it's not a coincidence he comes from a country plagued with overdiagnosis and overmedicalisation
July 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
"The first active pro..." I mean it's not a coincidence he comes from a country plagued with overdiagnosis and overmedicalisation
On the @Mad_In_America #podcast, we hear from Michael Hengartner @HengartnerMP about his book ‘Evidence-biased Antidepressant Prescription, Overmedicalisation, Flawed Research, and Conflicts of Interest’
#psychtwitter #mentalhealth...
#psychtwitter #mentalhealth...
November 4, 2024 at 7:31 PM
On the @Mad_In_America #podcast, we hear from Michael Hengartner @HengartnerMP about his book ‘Evidence-biased Antidepressant Prescription, Overmedicalisation, Flawed Research, and Conflicts of Interest’
#psychtwitter #mentalhealth...
#psychtwitter #mentalhealth...
Colloquium Nov 26: Fellow @jenna-smith.bsky.social, "Ageism? Or preventing harms of overmedicalisation for older people?" www.wiko-berlin.de/en/fellows/a... www.wiko-berlin.de/en/wikothequ...
Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin: Smith, Jenna
Jenna Smith,
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November 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Colloquium Nov 26: Fellow @jenna-smith.bsky.social, "Ageism? Or preventing harms of overmedicalisation for older people?" www.wiko-berlin.de/en/fellows/a... www.wiko-berlin.de/en/wikothequ...
This has been a collective effort, and response to the most persistent challenges: high mortality, mistreatment, overmedicalisation, including unnecessary #caesarean.
These are our collective ambitions:
Ulrika Rehnstrom-Loi @who.int
These are our collective ambitions:
Ulrika Rehnstrom-Loi @who.int
June 18, 2025 at 7:31 AM
This has been a collective effort, and response to the most persistent challenges: high mortality, mistreatment, overmedicalisation, including unnecessary #caesarean.
These are our collective ambitions:
Ulrika Rehnstrom-Loi @who.int
These are our collective ambitions:
Ulrika Rehnstrom-Loi @who.int
"There's a 'Centre for Social Justice' report using overmedicalisation rhetoric to argue that PIP for physical and mental health should be separated. It proposes MH support should focus on 'social prescribing and therapy, not medical treatment or financial assistance"
January 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
"There's a 'Centre for Social Justice' report using overmedicalisation rhetoric to argue that PIP for physical and mental health should be separated. It proposes MH support should focus on 'social prescribing and therapy, not medical treatment or financial assistance"
Hating your boss is 'not a mental health condition', says ex-high street chief amid fears workplace problems are being 'overmedicalised'
The former chairman of John Lewis has raised concerns amid the 'overmedicalisation' of workplace problems.
The former chairman of John Lewis has raised concerns amid the 'overmedicalisation' of workplace problems.
Hating your boss is 'not a mental health condition'
The former chairman of John Lewis has raised concerns amid the 'overmedicalisation' of workplace problems.
www.dailymail.co.uk
July 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Hating your boss is 'not a mental health condition', says ex-high street chief amid fears workplace problems are being 'overmedicalised'
The former chairman of John Lewis has raised concerns amid the 'overmedicalisation' of workplace problems.
The former chairman of John Lewis has raised concerns amid the 'overmedicalisation' of workplace problems.
Over-Medicalisation, Not Over-Diagnosis: Reclaiming our Critical Language in a Shifting Political Climate.
By Dr. James Davies
madintheuk.com/2025/12/over...
#OverMedicalisation #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialJustice #PublicHealth #DisabilityRights #TraumaInformed
By Dr. James Davies
madintheuk.com/2025/12/over...
#OverMedicalisation #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialJustice #PublicHealth #DisabilityRights #TraumaInformed
December 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Over-Medicalisation, Not Over-Diagnosis: Reclaiming our Critical Language in a Shifting Political Climate.
By Dr. James Davies
madintheuk.com/2025/12/over...
#OverMedicalisation #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialJustice #PublicHealth #DisabilityRights #TraumaInformed
By Dr. James Davies
madintheuk.com/2025/12/over...
#OverMedicalisation #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialJustice #PublicHealth #DisabilityRights #TraumaInformed