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“There is a down-side to viewing emotional distress in terms of mental disorder. It expands the potential demand for services such as counselling and mental health services at a time when demand seems already to exceed supply. We may be raising expectations that cannot be met. In addition, the belief that one is in some sense mentally disordered might lead to the assumption that some form of expert help is required, and hence undermine the roles of active coping and non-professional support.”