On this episode of LearningWell Radio, Bob McGrath, a clinical psychologist and professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, offers his thoughts on an increasing debate over whether there is a problem in the U.S. with overstating or over-diagnosing mental illness, particularly among young people. McGrath’s perspective is informed by his expertise in human character research, suggesting people may be more emotionally attuned, sensitive, and distressed than ever. The question is: As we change, should the way we talk about our challenges change, too?
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