‘My Friends Are Always Trying to Diagnose Me With Something!’
The Cut
The article highlights the growing cultural trend where friends frequently armchair-diagnose each other with neurodivergent conditions like autism or ADHD based on personality traits rather than clinical criteria. It critiques this behavior as a superficial attempt at connection that overlooks the complexity of actual medical diagnoses, urging readers to respect boundaries and avoid making assumptions about others' mental health.
All articles from 20 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.