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> But the only definition we have for mental illness is whether your situation falls under some category that we have a name for. The one I heard was a variati
by Sebb767 6y ago
> But the only definition we have for mental illness is whether your situation falls under some category that we have a name for.
The one I heard was a variation of "does the person suffer due to the condition or cause harm to other people". That was a side course in university. I actually like that one a lot, since there's really not a clear line between an illness and just being different.
- ironmagma 6y agoIt also doesn’t make a meaningful distinction from non-mental illness though, like chronic pain or even poverty.
- getlawgdon 6y agoThat doesn't make sense. Define harm. Carelessness can cause injury and isn't mental illness, etc.