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Matthew Higgins1, Radhika Palepu1, John Little1
1Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS), Te Whatu Ora Health New ZealandI, Wellington, New Zealand.
Summary
Societal factors like medicalization and concept creep have distorted mental health perceptions, leading to increased presentations. Silence from the psychiatric profession has hindered equitable service provision.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health Studies
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Rising rates of mental health presentations are a significant public health concern.
- The influence of non-clinical factors on these trends requires thorough examination.
- A notable silence exists within the psychiatric profession regarding these broader influences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role of non-clinical factors in the increasing number of mental health presentations.
- To explore the reasons behind the lack of discussion or acknowledgment of these factors within psychiatry.
Main Methods:
- This study involves a critical review of existing literature on mental health trends.
- Analysis of sociological and psychological theories related to medicalization and concept creep.
- Exploration of professional discourse and silence within psychiatric communities.
Main Results:
- Medicalization and concept creep have contributed to an expanded definition of mental illness.
- Societal expectations and demands play a crucial role in shaping mental health presentations.
- Groupthink within the profession may reinforce existing paradigms and limit alternative perspectives.
Conclusions:
- A confluence of medicalization, concept creep, societal pressures, and professional silence has distorted the understanding of mental health and illness.
- This distortion impedes equitable mental health service provision.
- Addressing the silence and incorporating diverse perspectives are essential for improving mental healthcare access and quality.
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