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- Title
A proposal to classify happiness as a psychiatric disorder.
- Authors
Bentall, R P
- 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.
- Publication
Journal of medical ethics, 1992, Vol 18, Issue 2, p94
- ISSN
0306-6800
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1136/jme.18.2.94