How Concepts of Anxiety and Depression Are Changing

Source: Google NewsA study exploring "concept creep" suggests that, with increased mental health awareness following the COVID-19 pandemic, the concepts of "anxiety" and "depression" are broadening. The study found that these terms have taken on more severe connotations over time, perhaps due to links with illness-related terms such as "disorder" and "symptom." While raising awareness is crucial, the study warns of potential risks of over-pathologizing everyday...