Insanity is defined as a legal term for someone who has a mental disorder so severe that he or she is unable to function in a normal psychological manner.
This term in very controversial with it being used in the legal system in regards to crimes. Some individuals commit crimes and then are not help responsible for their actions if they are deemed to be insane.
The term 'insane' is not used at agencies, hospitals, or as a psychiatric diagnosis.
Reference- Rosenthal, Howard, Human Services Dictionary, 2003, Brunner-Routledge Publisher
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Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Saturday
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615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
Have Hope! Renew Health! and...........
With Evening Appointments
615-556-8406
Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions
Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
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