I am very much opposed to any labelling - particularly of children - because it is often perceived as closing the door on any potential for change. In my opinion, a MH diagnosis is really only helpful if it is a gateway to additional support (in school for example) or resources.
In my work with young peoole over threel decades, I would encourage them to describe their problematic thinking or behaviour very specifically, rather than resort to using an all-encompassing generic term, as this offers more to work with.
To sum up, labels are sticky whereas descriptive statements can be re-written when things change.
I am very much opposed to any labelling - particularly of children - because it is often perceived as closing the door on any potential for change. In my opinion, a MH diagnosis is really only helpful if it is a gateway to additional support (in school for example) or resources.
In my work with young peoole over threel decades, I would encourage them to describe their problematic thinking or behaviour very specifically, rather than resort to using an all-encompassing generic term, as this offers more to work with.
To sum up, labels are sticky whereas descriptive statements can be re-written when things change.
This is such an interesting read, thank you for sharing!
Great read! Thank you for sharing it.