Rationally Speaking #98 - Jerome Wakefield on Psychiatric Diagnoses: Science or Pseudoscience?
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The Complexities of Psychiatric Diagnoses
This chapter explores the intricacies surrounding psychiatric diagnoses, particularly the classification processes within the DSM. It examines how some disorders are backed by research while others are rooted in clinical experience, questioning the validity of current diagnostic criteria. The discussion also highlights the blurred lines between normal emotional responses and clinically significant disorders, emphasizing the cultural and contextual influences on mental health classification.
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