Abstract
Labeling and stigma in mental disorders occupy a central place in both mental health theory and practice. Some of the problems involved in making psychiatric diagnoses are reviewed. A case description is presented, demonstrating the dangers and complications of labeling and stigma. The irreversibility of labeling and stigma in psychiatric misdiagnosis is emphasized and discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 77-88 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |