The medical model of mental disorders has been criticized in…

The medical model of mental disorders has been criticized in that it created a set of powerful labels that have increased negative stereotypes of mentally disordered persons, and in turn, promoted fear of and prejudice against persons suffering from mental disorders.

According to James Marcia, it is healthy (if not essential)…

According to James Marcia, it is healthy (if not essential) for an adolescent to pass through the identity _____________ stage, which involves a period of exploring different identities while not yet committing to any of them. In this stage, they experience an identity crisis.