Years ago, I conducted a research project that examined the evolution of perceptions and understanding of the psychiatric illness MPD over a period of 60 years. I based this research on North America and drew from professional interviews, popular culture films, texts and case studies. Although the extensive project referred to many sources, its still only one perspective. Results revealed that social stigmas highly-influenced public and health professional perceptions of mental illness and treatment. Many biochemical, environmental, socio-cultural and holistic approaches psychiatry still exist.
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