Diagnosis: Labeled for Life?
Diagnosis: Labeled for Life? By Anthony Botrus, LMFT In the Information Age, it has become so easy to access content on any topic you can imagine. One of the most helpful and harmful type of information that millions of people look up on a regular basis is medical information. Countless people are googling mental illness information everyday, trying to understand their own behaviors and symptoms or to seek help for their children or loved ones. These are people that suffer in silence and what to know more about the often misunderstood topic of mental illness. They are our family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers who are searching for resources to help them deal with stress, depression, and anxiety. Unfortunately, even with the incredible volume of information available, mental illness is still stigmatized in the culture at large. When the media showcase irresponsible mental health professionals that claim that certain politicians or public figures are mentally ill or have pe...