The devil in the details: depression and public health (original) (raw)

The paper explores the contrasting perspectives on mental health, particularly depression, as both a burgeoning public health concern and a potential area of overdiagnosis and overtreatment. It emphasizes the significant economic impact of mental disorders and the importance of differentiating between legitimate mental health issues and those resulting from societal factors. The author argues for a cautious approach to medicalizing mental health conditions, advocating for awareness of the social context in which they arise.