Quote by R. D. Laing

There is no such condition as schizophrenia, but the label is a social fact and the social fact a political event.

There is no such condition as schizophrenia, but the label i

Summary

This quote highlights that schizophrenia, as a mental disorder, does not have a concrete presence, but rather it is a label and concept created by society. It suggests that the classification of schizophrenia as a psychiatric condition is subjective and influenced by societal norms and politics. The quote raises the notion that mental health diagnoses are not solely based on objective medical criteria, but are shaped by broader social and political factors.

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Mental Illness

By R. D. Laing

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