Diagnostic labels are terms used by professionals to identify and categorize mental health conditions based on symptoms observed or reported.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition), which is used by clinicians to diagnose mental health disorders.
Stigma: Negative attitudes or beliefs that lead people to fear or avoid those with certain illnesses or conditions.
Comorbidity: The simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in a patient.