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A proposal to classify happiness as a psychiatric disorder.
- Source :
- British Journal of Psychiatry; Apr93, Vol. 162, p539-542, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 1993
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Abstract
- It is proposed that happiness be classified as a psychiatric disorder and be included in future editions of the major diagnostic manuals under the new name: major affective disorder, pleasant type. In a review of the relevant literature it is shown that happiness is statistically abnormal, consists of a discrete cluster of symptoms, is associated with a range of cognitive abnormalities, and probably reflects the abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. One possible objection to this proposal remains — that happiness is not negatively valued. However, this objection is dismissed as scientifically irrelevant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00071250
- Volume :
- 162
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24820571
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.162.4.539