Question

When considering all of the different psychological disorders, or even a specific disorder if you want, why is it so important for people to get diagnosed? What are some of the ethical issues both for and against being diagnosed? You can focus on a specific disorder or focus on being diagnosed in general.

Answer 1

Answer:

This is because society in general has stereotyped views about mental illness and how it affects people. ... Social isolation, poor housing, unemployment and poverty are all linked to mental ill health. So stigma and discrimination can trap people in a cycle of illness. The situation is exacerbated by the media