Walter Gove argues that the labeling perspective on mental disorder is less valid today because of changes in:

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Walter Gove argues that the labeling perspective on mental disorder is less valid today because of changes in all three areas: methods of treating the mentally disordered, mental patients' rights, and attitudes toward the mentally disordered. These changes include the deinstitutionalization movement, increased focus on community-based care, advocacy for patients' rights and informed consent, and the destigmatization of mental illness. These changes have led to a broader understanding of mental health and a move away from traditional labeling perspectives.

Walter Gove Argues That the Labeling Perspective on Mental Disorder