Study finds diagnostic labels for milder mental health issues can both increase empathy and support, and make problems seem out of control and harder to overcome.

A study published in PLOS Mental Health reveals that diagnostic labels for milder mental health issues can have mixed effects on public perception. While they can increase empathy and support, they may also make individuals' problems seem out of their control and harder to overcome. Researchers found that labeled individuals generally received more empathy and were seen as more suitable for treatment, but were also believed to have more persistent issues.

August 28, 2024
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