A Perspective on the Scam of the Medical Industry in the Western World
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.
Authors
- Nadia Benjelloun
Institutions
- Aberystwyth University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BioSocial Health Journal.
- Published
- 2025-10-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.34172/bshj.59
- Primary Topic
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00