Blaming overdiagnosis fails to confront the deeper causes of children’s distress

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Authors: Guddi Singh
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.s286
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Blaming overdiagnosis fails to confront the deeper causes of children's distress Guddi Singh paediatricianAn upcoming UK review 1 into the possible "overdiagnosis" of mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions in children risks overshadowing another crisis: a generation being made ill by deprivation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Healthcare Systems and Challenges Healthcare cost quality practices Child Abuse and Related Trauma

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
392
Pages
s286–s286
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN