INTERVIU. Un cunoscut psiholog american, despre o eroare frecventă și în România: „Tot mai mulți oameni, în special din generațiile tinere, se percep ca având probleme de sănătate mintală” / De ce nu e așa

American psychologist Clay Routledge discusses the increasing tendency among younger generations to label normal life struggles as mental health issues. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between genuine mental disorders and everyday challenges. Routledge criticizes the culture of self-victimization and the overuse of terms like 'trauma' and 'depression,' arguing that this can lead to a distorted self-perception. He believes that many young people now view mental illness as a common experience, which may reinforce the idea that everyone needs treatment. Routledge advocates for a clearer understanding of mental health, urging individuals to confront life's adversities rather than pathologizing them.