All psychiatric disorders are equal, but some are more equal than others! An unconscious bias that calls for precision terminology

TY - JOUR

T1 - All psychiatric disorders are equal, but some are more equal than others! An unconscious bias that calls for precision terminology

AU - Arjmand, Shokouh

AU - Guldager, Matti Bock

AU - Wegener, Gregers

PY - 2024/9/2

Y1 - 2024/9/2

N2 - We address the unconsciously biased perception of psychiatric disorders, highlighting a hierarchical perspective that favours certain diagnoses over others. We aim to uncover reasons for these inequities, emphasising the need for a shift toward pathophysiology-based nomenclature that can promote equal support for each disorder, enhance treatment adherence and encourage open discussions.

AB - We address the unconsciously biased perception of psychiatric disorders, highlighting a hierarchical perspective that favours certain diagnoses over others. We aim to uncover reasons for these inequities, emphasising the need for a shift toward pathophysiology-based nomenclature that can promote equal support for each disorder, enhance treatment adherence and encourage open discussions.

KW - Psychosocial interventions

KW - education and training

KW - history of psychiatry

KW - mental health services

KW - philosophy

UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85203042416&partnerID=8YFLogxK

U2 - 10.1192/bjp.2024.8

DO - 10.1192/bjp.2024.8

M3 - Editorial

C2 - 39221467

SN - 0007-1250

VL - 225

SP - 262

EP - 263

JO - British Journal of Psychiatry

JF - British Journal of Psychiatry

IS - 1

ER -