Psychiatrists label behavior as disordered when it is deviant, distressful, and dysfunctional. In some cultures, depression and schizophrenia are nonexistent. Research suggests that the stigma and stress associated with being gay increase the risk of mental health problems. About 30 percent of psychologically disordered people are dangerous; that is, they are more likely than other people to commit a crime. About 1 in 4 adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.
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Psychiatrists label behavior as disordered when it is deviant, distressful, and dysfunctional.
In some cultures, depression and schizophrenia are nonexistent.
Research suggests that the stigma and stress associated with being gay increase the risk of mental health problems.
About 30 percent of psychologically disordered people are dangerous; that is, they are more likely than other people to commit a crime.
About 1 in 4 adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.
