The Growing Importance of Mental Wellness in Health Discourse

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The article discusses concerns that modern therapy culture and social media are leading young people to define their identities primarily through mental health diagnoses, potentially losing sight of the human experience and normal emotional struggles. Experts warn that medicalizing normal human emotions may hinder genuine self-understanding and resilience, emphasizing the need to see individuals beyond diagnoses and to foster a broader sense of human identity.
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