Since conceptualizations of mental disorders are themselves manifestations of an American/Eurocentric worldview to which many other cultures do not subscribe, there is a strong movement in the helping professions to eliminate the practice of diagnosis.

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While there is a movement within the helping professions to incorporate more culturally sensitive practices and to critique the Eurocentric biases in the conceptualization of mental disorders, there is not a strong movement to eliminate the practice of diagnosis altogether. Instead, there is an emphasis on improving diagnostic practices to be more inclusive and representative of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Since Conceptualizations of Mental Disorders Are Themselves Manifestations of an American/Eurocentric