According to Parritz and Troy (2018), “Psychopathology refers to intense, frequent, and/or persistent maladaptive patterns of emotion, cognition, and behavior.”
Provide an understanding about the issue of stigmatization and mental illness by citing evidence from the readings along with any personal biases you have witnessed or experienced. Do your thoughts on psychopathology relate to perceptions about overdiagnosis, poor parenting, cultural differences, or intolerance?