Question

What are at least one benefit and one negative consequence of labeling individuals with a psychological disorder?

What is at least one new concept you learned from taking psychology course and how will you use that new knowledge after the class?

Answer 1

• Labeling a person having mental illness does lead to social stigma and people viewing them differently and lack of knowledge among people regarding the mental illness makes them view person not normal.Stigma associated with diagnostic labels can interfere with adequate provision of care, patients' willingness to seek care, family members' experience of living with the patient, and both patients' and families' willingness to participate in research associated with the disease or disorder.
• In addition to public stigma, people with certain diagnostic labels may also experience self-stigma, or an internalization of the stereotypes held by the general public. This internalized or self-stigma may deter individuals from seeking treatment and social services, even when the opportunities are available, simply to avoid the stigma associated with that label.
• But it is beneficial also.Health care professionals assign diagnostic labels to classify individuals for both treatment and research purposes.First, they provide an efficient way for clinicians and researchers to understand a large amount of information. They also provide a convenient means for describing patients that includes the presentation of symptoms and may imply the expected course and prognosis. Lastly, diagnostic labels may suggest etiology as well as point the way toward specific interventions that may prevent or ameliorate the consequences of the condition.
• Psychology course made me learn self regulation which can definitely improve my engagement and self control skills.I would be able to use self control skills to limit my distractions and be more attentive in my work. This knowledge would help me organize my personal and professional life more effectivley.