How We've Created a Mental Health Crisis Amongst Our Chil...

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In this compelling episode, former school counsellor Lucy Beney says Britain faces a mental health over-diagnosis crisis amongst children. Beney says what used to be seen as the emotional distress of growing up, is now often diagnosed as mental illness. She talks about kids flaunting their diagnosis as a badge of honour and competing to be the most medicated; parents who are struggling in life using their children as emotional crutches; and a medical industry that is all too happy to get more lifelong patients on board. Beney talks about why she resigned her membership of the official counselling body and the harm medical professionals have caused in affirming children's gender distress. She calls on professionals and responsible citizens to stand up and oppose medicalising children who are confused about their gender. Her heartfelt message: adults must put the children first. Society must prioritise their wellbeing, shield them from ideological influences, and focus on addressing root causes to enable true healing and healthy development.

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This episode was published on March 3, 2026.

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In this compelling episode, former school counsellor Lucy Beney says Britain faces a mental health over-diagnosis crisis amongst children. Beney says what used to be seen as the emotional distress of growing up, is now often diagnosed as mental...

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