... themselves are the key to their own recovery it is fundamental to note that the majority of disorders are either genetic based or triggered by trauma, and in many cases cannot be treated only To fully grasp the concept of 'abnormal psychology' we must first examine an accepted definition. The DSM-V defines mental disorder as 'Clinically significant disturbance in cognition, emotional regulation, or ... behavior that indicate a dysfunction in mental functioning that are usually associated with significant stress of disability in work, relationships, or other areas of functionin...

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