Warning: foreach() argument must be of type array|object, false given in /home/u750883576/domains/esl-news.com/public_html/wp-content/plugins/gpt-post-quiz/includes/admin/class-gpoq-admin-4.php on line 450
Warning: foreach() argument must be of type array|object, false given in /home/u750883576/domains/esl-news.com/public_html/wp-content/plugins/td-composer/legacy/common/wp_booster/td_menu.php on line 88
At 11, Kassondra Ola took many meds for mental health. Living in Virginia she struggled with bipolar disorder, misdiagnosed and given lots of meds. By 20, she discovered she had Asperger’s, a condition similar to autism. The rise in bipolar diagnoses is concerning and may lead to misdiagnosis and overprescription of meds. Misdiagnosis can delay treatment for important conditions and make underlying issues worse.
Some believe the bipolar diagnosis has expanded too far, including borderline personality disorder, ADHD, and neurodivergence. Medication isn’t always the best treatment for these conditions. Misdiagnosis can harm individuals and prevent them from getting the proper help they need.
Experts are reconsidering the criteria for bipolar diagnosis to prevent mislabeling. It’s crucial to accurately diagnose mental health conditions to provide the right care and support for each individual.
Test Your Understanding
Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
OFF
AccentSpeed
Diagnosis/ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnəʊ.sɪs/noun
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
Misdiagnosis/ˌmɪsˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊ.sɪs/noun
An incorrect diagnosis of a condition or disease.
Overprescription/ˌoʊ.vər.prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/noun
The act of prescribing too much medication.
Neurodivergence/ˌnjʊə.roʊ.daɪˈvɜr.dʒəns/noun
The concept that neurological differences should be recognized and respected as a social category on par with gender ethnicity or sexual orientation.
Treatment/ˈtriːt.mənt/noun
The management and care of a patient for the purpose of combating a disease or condition.
Criteria/kraɪˈtɪə.ri.ə/noun
Principles or standards by which something is judged or decided.
