James Reilly on the ‘over-medicalisation’ of mental health
The Hard Shoulder · Newstalk
January 14, 20258m 29s
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Show Notes
Yesterday, a discussion was had over the medicalisation of mental health.
This was after Tony Blair made a statement saying people are unable to cope with what he considers the everyday “ups and downs” of life, without a label or treatment for a mental condition. A sentiment shared by Brendan Kelly, who was on the show.
James Reilly, former Minister for Health and a practicing GP, joins Kieran to discuss why he disagrees with Tony Blair.