What happened: Health Secretary Wes Streeting has commissioned a clinical review into the rise of mental health, autism, and ADHD diagnoses, amid a sharp increase in related sickness benefit claims in the UK.
Why it matters:
- The number of working-age people claiming sickness benefits due to mental health conditions has risen by 1.2 million since 2019.
- The review aims to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective support, affecting patients, healthcare providers, and the benefits system.
MNN Take: The review seeks to clarify whether normal emotional experiences are being over-diagnosed and to improve mental health services by providing evidence-based guidance for diagnosis and support.
Sources: Guardian UK