Should Mental Disorders Have Names?
Just imagine a doctor telling you what ICD code you have. There&#x27;s nothing wrong with classification and labeling things. I think society is getting a little carried away with such topics. Personally, I think it&#x27;s a phase that collectively we&#x27;ll pass and reflect on how extreme we took things in order to try and obtain balance.<p>There&#x27;s a difference in calling someone &quot;crazy&quot; vs saying they have a mental disorder. The meaning of &quot;crazy&quot; has changed over the years due to the abusive context it&#x27;s been used in more and more. A lot of words got redefined over the years, so this isn&#x27;t new, but the idea of dropping labels or trying to eliminate well established scientific and testable classifications is new.<p>To future generations, I hope you don&#x27;t create a culture in which you&#x27;re continuously stressed out about how others will label you publicly. When I was younger, a kid that was bullied in school could escape it by coming home. These days, you have no escape because of social media. I hope you learn to adjust and navigate these new times. Even older folks struggle with how things are currently.