Psychiatric labels — why some people want one!

The Dose by CBC

Sep 10, 202600:20:16Health

Social media is filled with people discussing their mental health symptoms, often encouraging others to consider getting a diagnostic label as well. Dr. Gail Beck, a child psychiatrist at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health C...

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