Interesting article on students with clinical depression who do and do not identify as depressed/having depression
Many depressed students don't identify as such (opinion)
And that might not be a bad thing, Isaac L. Ahuvia writes.
www.insidehighered.com
Thoughts? The author's take away is that we should perhaps not encourage labeling/diagnosis of depression, as that may lead to less engagement in positive coping behaviors.
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: futureapppsy2 Tags: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.] Source Type: forums