Saving Normal

In Saving Normal, renowned psychiatrist Allen Frances explores the dangers of medicalizing everyday struggles, emphasizing how mislabeling natural human experiences as mental illnesses can lead to unnecessary treatments and societal harm. He traces the history of psychiatric trends and warns that overdiagnosis diminishes our understanding of human resilience and diversity. The book advocates for a re-evaluation of what we consider normal, encouraging a return to recognizing the innate strength of our own minds.