You are attending a mental health lecture at your school when a heated debate erupts over the inclusion of premenstrual dysphoric disorder in the DSM.Why does this controversy exist?

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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) has been a controversial diagnosis because it is often seen as stigmatizing women's emotions, further marginalizing them as being overly emotional or irrational. Some critics argue that PMDD is simply a natural part of the menstrual cycle and not a disorder, while others argue that it pathologizes a normal experience and medicalizes women's emotions. The controversy largely revolves around issues related to stigmatization.

You Are Attending a Mental Health Lecture at Your School