Caught in the hidden face of mental health: "With the first symptoms of sclerosis, they told me it was anxiety, I thought I was going crazy"

Gisela, Ivette, and Paula faced severe health issues misdiagnosed as mental disorders, highlighting the challenges in mental health diagnosis. The rise in mental health diagnoses has led to confusion between physical and psychological symptoms. The increase in anxiety and depression diagnoses, especially among youth, raises concerns about over-diagnosis and the impact of societal pressures. Sarah Fay's experiences with multiple misdiagnoses illustrate the complexities of mental health and the influence of cultural narratives on personal identity. Critics warn that the expansion of psychiatric diagnoses risks trivializing genuine mental health conditions, complicating care for those truly in need.