A framework for critical discourse studies on mental health

In this article I present a framework for critical discourse studies on mental health. By relying principles belonging to Critical Discourse Studies (Flowerdew & Richardson, 2018; van Leeuwen, 2008; 2007), and the Sociology of Health (Caponi, 2014; Martinez-Hernaez, Mitjavila, 2015; Rose Abi-Rached, 2014), at first introduce brief contextualization as field research establish connections between health studies. sequence, divided in 8 steps focused investigation social practices involving These are then applied analysis one appellate decision produced by Superior Court Justice Brazil diagnosis Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The reveals ADHD has neuropolitical function that authority related is vested medical expertise only, despite lack biological markers it.