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Rethinking Rosenhan: Mental Health Misdiagnoses

This chapter examines David Rosenhan's pivotal study that challenged the accuracy of mental health diagnoses in institutions. It intertwines the personal experience of a patient with autoimmune encephalitis who faced multiple misdiagnoses, shedding light on the complexities of distinguishing between psychiatric and neurological conditions. By investigating the implications of Rosenhan's work and the broader stigma surrounding mental health, the chapter calls for a nuanced understanding of psychiatric care and the need for ongoing reform in the field.

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