> Quite the contrary, though, I meant to express that yes, diagnostic labels can bring positive results
This makes sense. By saying:
>Why bother?
You were describing how helpful a diagnosis can be.
This makes sense. By saying:
>Why bother?
You were describing how helpful a diagnosis can be.
Some things can lead to benefits, without themselves being beneficial.
In psychology, diagnosis is sometimes like that. It can lead to treatment, accommodation, and funding, but the diagnosis on its own may not be beneficial, may cause harm through stigma, and may not be necessary to access the benefits.
The alternative: when possible, provide the benefits without labeling the person as disordered.