Are sexual abuse victims being diagnosed with a mental disorder they don't have?

The lack of recognition for Complex PTSD by the psychiatric establishment means it is difficult for sexual abuse victims who might suffer from it to receive the right diagnosisSuppose, for the sake of a thought experiment, that a new psychological disorder was discovered. It is supported by dozens of studies and recognized by some of the world ’s leading psychiatrists and psychologists, but not by the North American psychiatric establishment. And let’s say the refusal to accept this new disorder had devastating consequences for #MeToo survivors.That claim is asserted by a growing number of sexual abuse victims, psychiatrists and psychologists worldwide.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Women Psychiatry Psychology Science Society Source Type: news