The Prevalence Inflation Hypothesis

The Prevalence Inflation Hypothesis

By Kimberley Wilson

A new idea in psychology suggests that mental health awareness campaigns and activities are driving up the recorded incidence of mental illness in both good and bad ways.


In this week’s podcast, I overview the hypothesis, share my thoughts, and highlight the additional factors that, if it is true, might make young people particularly vulnerable to this phenomenon.


Social Media Contagion – TikTok tics


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