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Mad, bad or sad? The Psychology of Personality Disorders - Professor Glenn D Wilson
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Personality disorders are a contentious issue in psychiatry. How many are there and how reliable is their diagnosis? Are we just medicalising bad behaviour and social inadequacy. How should medical and criminal justice sectors divide responsibility?
Uploaded 26-01-12
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