Why or why not? What do you think about the significance of the general public’s perception (and corresponding social stigma) about such problems when referring to them as diseases vs. purely “mental” problems that are “just in your head”?

Discussion Assignment 9
Due: Nov 24, 2019 at 11:00 am eastern standard time

Not required, but you might want to read this articlewhen considering your reply.

 

https://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Szasz/myth.htm

 

Here’s the discussion question: is there a meaningful difference between the terms “abnormal behavior” and “mental illness”? Why or why not? What do you think about the significance of the general public’s perception (and corresponding social stigma) about such problems when referring to them as diseases vs. purely “mental” problems that are “just in your head”?