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Diagnostic labels may increase our empathy for people in distress. But there are downsides too

  • Written by Nick Haslam, Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
Diagnostic labels may increase our empathy for people in distress. But there are downsides tooFarknot Architect/Shutterstock

The language of mental ill health is inescapable. Diagnostic terms, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pervade popular culture and saturate the online world. They are the currency of countless news stories and awareness campaigns.

The rise of diagnostic labels could be celebrated. It suggests...

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