Well you see, according to the DSM whatever the latest edition is, a mental condition is ultimately only real and serious and diagnosable if it seriously impacts your or others ability to function in the economy.
Strong religious beliefs? Literally magical thinking and delusional, but nope, generally not a disorder in and of itself.
Brainwashed by a fascist cult leader into conspiratorial delusion generation upon being presented with facts you do not like?
Eh, as long as you don’t directly, obviously, repeatedly threaten to harm others, you can probably still go to work, no problem.
Driven to nervous breakdowns by the stress of work, trauma of poverty, knowledge that capitalism is going to kill billions of people in the coming decades and you as a moral being feel helpless, yet somehow responsible?
Oh sure, you probably qualify for something, here’s some pills that may help you get back to work.
There is no ethical Psychology or Psychiatry under Capitalism either.
With many of the characteristics of Nazism.
Well you see, according to the DSM whatever the latest edition is, a mental condition is ultimately only real and serious and diagnosable if it seriously impacts your or others ability to function in the economy.
Strong religious beliefs? Literally magical thinking and delusional, but nope, generally not a disorder in and of itself.
Brainwashed by a fascist cult leader into conspiratorial delusion generation upon being presented with facts you do not like?
Eh, as long as you don’t directly, obviously, repeatedly threaten to harm others, you can probably still go to work, no problem.
Driven to nervous breakdowns by the stress of work, trauma of poverty, knowledge that capitalism is going to kill billions of people in the coming decades and you as a moral being feel helpless, yet somehow responsible?
Oh sure, you probably qualify for something, here’s some pills that may help you get back to work.
There is no ethical Psychology or Psychiatry under Capitalism either.