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The Medicalization of Deviance in Modern Society

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The number of diagnosable mental disorders in the DSM grew from about 60 in the 1950s to almost 400 today, showing how quickly behavior becomes medicalized.

Why this is interesting

When did shyness become 'social anxiety disorder' and grief become 'major depression'? Why do we now see ordinary human experiences as medical conditions?