Scout Tzofiya Bolton's experience raises critical concerns about the labeling of individuals with mental health issues as having disordered personalities. This is particularly seen with the emotionally unstable personality disorder, where over 90% of those diagnosed have a history of abuse. Last year, over 1,200 clinicians petitioned against diagnosing this in children, but the Royal College of Psychiatrists has not acted on this concern. The article emphasizes the stigma that survivors face when categorized with disordered personalities, reflecting on the ethical challenges within mental health care and diagnosis.
The emotionally unstable personality disorder diagnosis can be understood as a label given to survivors of abuse, highlighting a systemic issue in mental health care.
Over 90% of hospitalised patients with the emotionally unstable personality disorder diagnosis have a history of abuse, indicating a troubling link between trauma and psychiatric labeling.
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