Labeling and stigma in psychiatric misdiagnosis

E. Witztum; J. Margolin; R. Bar-On; A. Levy

Labeling and stigma in psychiatric misdiagnosis

E. Witztum^*
, J. Margolin
, R. Bar-On
, A. Levy

^*Corresponding author for this work

Jerusalem Mental Health Center-Ezrath Nashim

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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
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

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Labeling and stigma in psychiatric misdiagnosis

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