Britain's approach to mental health may have gone too far, warns the Work and Pensions Secretary. Mel Stride expressed concern that everyday worries are being labeled as illnesses, pushing up the benefits bill. He announced plans for 150,000 people with "mild" conditions to seek employment and suggested that increased public discussion of mental health might lead to self-diagnosis. This comes as the welfare bill climbs to £100 billion, driven partly by more people, especially the young, receiving long-term sickness payments for mental health issues. The Talk panel of Emma Woolf, Isabel Oakeshott, Ed Vaizey, Kevin O’Sullivan and Esther Krakue debate. #news #health #mentalhealth #politics #uk #government #talktv #talkradio

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