Problem
What are the benefits of being diagnosed with a psychological disorder? What are the drawbacks to being officially diagnosed? According to most reports, as many as 46% of Americans will be diagnosed with a psychological disorder during their lifetime. This figure does not include people with symptoms of a disorder who do not receive a diagnosis. Are psychological disorders being over-diagnosed? Have the criteria for psychological disorders become so broad that anyone can be seen as having a disorder? I am looking for thoughtful responses that include information that you've read about psychological diagnoses from your textbook and/or other reputable resources.