Quote (IceMage @ Nov 4 2020 05:19pm)
But isn't it also the case that labeling someone a sociopath or narcissist "must" be done by a physician?
Nope. I can diagnose these as an independently licensed social worker. Doctor of psychology can do this too. Pretty sure licensed clinical counselors and independent marriage and family therapist can dx mental health disorders. Advanced mental health nurse practitioners and physicians assistants can as well if it is in their scope.
Physicians do it better but I've met so many fucking borderlines on bipolar medicine at this point I'm not so sure.
Quote (Handcuffs @ Nov 4 2020 05:24pm)
"Sociopath" is pop-psychology and there is no real formal diagnosis for it.
Sociopath is a flavor if antisocial personality disorder for sure. Usually contrasted with psychopath.
This post was edited by Skinned on Nov 4 2020 04:27pm