Are We Over-Medicating Young People?

Minding Your Mind by James O'Loghlin

Sep 14, 202600:39:43Health

What is the difference between an anxiety disorder and normal, everyday worry? Or between depression and appropriate sadness? Where is the line? Are we over-diagnosing and over-medicating some people? If you have any que...

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