英国医生警告应激反应常被误诊断为精神疾病,导致抗抑郁症过度使用。 UK doctors warn stress is often misdiagnosed as mental illness, fueling antidepressant overuse.

社会公正中心的一份报告指出,84%的英国普通医生认为日常压力被误认为是心理健康问题。 A report by the Centre for Social Justice finds that 84% of UK GPs believe everyday stress is being misdiagnosed as mental health issues. 对1 001名医生的调查还表明,83%的人担心在非药物治疗可能更好时对抗抑郁药物的过度处方。 The survey of 1,001 doctors also reveals that 83% worry about the over-prescription of antidepressants when non-drug treatments might be better. 报告警告说,除非改变对心理健康诊断的态度,否则这一趋势可能导致公共卫生费用暴增。 The report warns that this trend could lead to a surge in public healthcare costs unless attitudes toward mental health diagnoses change.