Abstract
This perspective paper critiques the medicalization of society, emphasizing its transformation of natural behaviors into medical conditions for profit. Using social anxiety disorder as an example, it explores how normal emotions are pathologized, leading to unnecessary diagnoses, overprescription, and social harm. It calls for transparency, stricter regulations, and public awareness to restore healthcare’s integrity.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 98-100 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | BioSocial Health Journal |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Oct 2025 |
Keywords
- medicalization
- social anxiety disorder
- overdiagnosis
- healthcare economics
- pharmaceutical industry
- public health policy
- pychotherapy
- biomedicine
- patient advocacy
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