In 'Saving Normal,' renowned psychiatrist Allen Frances, who chaired the DSM-IV Task Force, issues an urgent and profound warning about the current state of psychiatric diagnosis, particularly concerning the DSM-5. He passionately argues that the latest edition of the diagnostic manual has dramatically lowered the bar for what constitutes a mental disorder, leading to an alarming epidemic of over-diagnosis. Frances contends that normal human suffering, quirks, and life's inevitable ups and downs are increasingly being pathologized, transforming everyday experiences into psychiatric conditions. This insightful book exposes the dangers of medicalizing normalcy, highlighting how this trend can harm individuals, families, and society by encouraging unnecessary medication and trivializing genuine mental illness. It's a vital call to protect our inherent human variations from becoming medical labels.