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bemildred

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1. I think it's way more than that, and not just kids either.

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Fri May 17, 2013, 07:50 AM

May 2013

Especially the way they try to analyze it into a bunch of little categories with precise definitions. Mental health is a process, not a state, how your mind is working today, not what it is.

But we live in a crazy society, and being sane can get you in all kinds of trouble.

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CDC: 20 percent of U.S. youths have mental health issues [View all] xchrom May 2013 OP

I think it's way more than that, and not just kids either. bemildred May 2013 #1

very wise observation... xchrom May 2013 #2

I have a lot of experience with craziness. bemildred May 2013 #3

"issue" is wiggle word but dysfunctional is usually the standard -- one person's ADHD is another's KurtNYC May 2013 #4

Yes. ("Issue" is a wiggle word.) bemildred May 2013 #5