How Do You Define A Disorder?

The video explores the complexities of diagnosing psychological disorders, focusing on the medical model and the DSM-5. It discusses the criteria for mental disorders, such as ongoing unusual thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that cause distress or impairment. The video also highlights challenges in diagnosis, like overlapping symptoms and the diathesis-stress model. It addresses controversies in the DSM, such as changes in the definition of major depressive disorder. The video emphasizes the importance of seeking help for distress and the ongoing efforts to improve mental health tools.

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