Some scholars, including proponents of transactional analysis, have expressed concern over the popularization of oversimplified psychological concepts as self help methods. Peter Hartley's Interpersonal Communication noted the relative lack of academic review and interest in popular mental healthcare as opposed to physical healthcare in his overview of transactional analysis.
Certain academics, particularly those who support transactional analysis, express worry about the increasing popularity of oversimplified psychological ideas being used as self-help strategies. Peter Hartley's book "Interpersonal Communication" points out that there is a lack of academic research and interest in popular mental health practices compared to physical healthcare.