Sociology: medicalization of society essay

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According to Maj in the article “Depression vs. ‘‘understandable sadness’’: is the difference clear, and is it relevant to treatment decisions?” the line distinguishing depression from sadness that is a part of everyday is debated. Provide at least 3 points that Maj provides in this article about the threshold between normality and pathology, and briefly explain each. Lastly, how does Maj conclude the article regarding the difference between a “dysfunctional” and an “adaptive” response to a major adverse life event?

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