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A '''mental disorder''' (otherwise known as a '''mental illness''', or '''psychiatric disorder''') is typically defined as a collection of behaviours or patterns which are known to cause the person distress or difficulties in functioning in an otherwise normal environment. Mental disorders are diagnosed by mental health professionals and treatment for mental disorders varies widely depending on the cause and nature of the disorder. Causes for many mental disorders are unclear, with studies ongoing to find out what may contribute towards the development of a disorder.
 
==DSM's role==
The ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'', or ''DSM'', is a book released by the American Psychiatric Association detailing generally accepted criteria for mental disorders of varying types. This book is used largely by psychiatrists and psychologists, primarily in America, to diagnose and assist the treatment of various mental disorders listed.
 
The currently active revision of the DSM is DSM-V.
 
==Pedophilia==
The ''DSM-V'' indicates that there is a difference between pedophilia and pedophilic disorder, and that a person who has pedophilia may not be suffering from pedophilic disorder<ref>American Psychiatric Association. (2013). ''Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders'' (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.</ref>. Previous versions of DSM listed pedophilia and used that heading to represent the disorder<ref>American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing.</ref>.
 
Pedophilia is considered as a paraphilia, and is stereotyped as a mental disorder in need of cure by wider society. There is some research to suggest sexual preferences are present from birth, which further suggests that pedophilia may be present from birth, though the amount of research is not sufficient for general acceptance{{cite}}. Theories regarding the cause and development of pedophilia tend to favor environmental factors, such as childhood sexual abuse, or pre-existing conditions or disorders making one predispositioned to developing pedophilia, pedophilic disorder, or pedophilic tendencies.
 
===Pedophilic Disorder===
According to the DSM-V, any paraphilia must cause cause distress or impairment to the individual. The following is quoted directly from the DSM-V, and is the Diagnostic Criteria for pedophilic disorder.
 
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:A. Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sex­ual urges, or behaviors involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children (generally age 13 years or younger).
:B. The individual has acted on these sexual urges, or the sexual urges or fantasies cause marked distress or interpersonal difficulty.
:C. The individual is at least age 16 years and at least 5 years older than the child or chil­dren in Criterion A.
:Note: Do not include an individual in late adolescence involved in an ongoing sexual relationship with a 12- or 13-year-old.
 
 
:Specify whether:
::    Exclusive type (attracted only to children)
::    Nonexclusive type
 


:A mental disorder (also called a mental illness or psychiatric disorder) is a diagnosis of a behavioral or mental pattern that can cause suffering or a poor ability to function in ordinary life. Such features may be persistent, relapsing and remitting, or occur as a single episode. Many disorders have been described, with signs and symptoms that vary widely between specific disorders.
:Specify if:
::    Sexually attracted to males
::    Sexually attracted to females
::    Sexually attracted to both


:The causes of mental disorders are often unclear. Theories may incorporate findings from a range of fields. Mental disorders are usually defined by a combination of how a person behaves, feels, perceives or thinks.This may be associated with particular regions or functions of the brain, often in a social context. A mental disorder is one aspect of mental health. Cultural and religious beliefs as well as social norms should be taken into account when making a diagnosis.


:Services are based in psychiatric hospitals or in the community, and assessments are carried out by psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and clinical social workers, using various methods but often relying on observation and questioning. Treatments are provided by various mental health professionals. Psychotherapy and psychiatric medication are two major treatment options. Other treatments include social interventions, peer support and self-help. In a minority of cases there might be involuntary detention or treatment. Prevention programs have been shown to reduce depression.
:Specify if:
::    Limited to incest
}}}}


:Common mental disorders include depression, which affects about 400 million, dementia which affects about 35 million, and schizophrenia, which affects about 21 million people globally. Stigma and discrimination can add to the suffering and disability associated with mental disorders, leading to various social movements attempting to increase understanding and challenge social exclusion.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_disorder</ref>
===Pedophilia OCD===
Pedophilia Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or POCD, is the persistent occurring of intrusive and distressing sexual thoughts of children, or obsessively worries about being sexually aroused around children, and is suffered exclusively by persons who are not pedophilies. This form of OCD has caused people to avoid children in fear of their thoughts. A difference which is often emphasised is that sufferers of pedophilia OCD are not pedophiles themselves, they take no pleasure in the thoughts they have, and they have no sexual interest in children.


Due to the stereotype of pedophilia, sufferers of POCD may not seek help in fear of being labelled as a pedophile.<ref>[https://www.intrusivethoughts.org/ocd-symptoms/pocd-pedophile-ocd/ Pedophilia OCD (POCD) | Intrusive Thoughts] Retrieved October 30, 2018.</ref>
==References==
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A person is claimed to have a "mental disorder" only on the basis of classifications which [[psychiatrists]] decide by a committee vote taken behind closed doors. The "treatments" for "mental disorders" are unproven, and any so-called "successes" depend entirely on subjective evaluations, either those of the "[[mental health professional|mental health professionals]] themselves, or those of the patient. There are ''no'' objective, medical tests which can demonstrate the "success" of any treatment for any so-called "mental disorder".
BoyLovers are said to be suffering from a "mental disorder" not on any ''factual'' basis, but because of [[morality|moral]] judgements made by a small group of so-called  "mental health professionals."


==See also==
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A mental disorder (otherwise known as a mental illness, or psychiatric disorder) is typically defined as a collection of behaviours or patterns which are known to cause the person distress or difficulties in functioning in an otherwise normal environment. Mental disorders are diagnosed by mental health professionals and treatment for mental disorders varies widely depending on the cause and nature of the disorder. Causes for many mental disorders are unclear, with studies ongoing to find out what may contribute towards the development of a disorder.

DSM's role

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, is a book released by the American Psychiatric Association detailing generally accepted criteria for mental disorders of varying types. This book is used largely by psychiatrists and psychologists, primarily in America, to diagnose and assist the treatment of various mental disorders listed.

The currently active revision of the DSM is DSM-V.

Pedophilia

The DSM-V indicates that there is a difference between pedophilia and pedophilic disorder, and that a person who has pedophilia may not be suffering from pedophilic disorder[1]. Previous versions of DSM listed pedophilia and used that heading to represent the disorder[2].

Pedophilia is considered as a paraphilia, and is stereotyped as a mental disorder in need of cure by wider society. There is some research to suggest sexual preferences are present from birth, which further suggests that pedophilia may be present from birth, though the amount of research is not sufficient for general acceptance[Citation needed]. Theories regarding the cause and development of pedophilia tend to favor environmental factors, such as childhood sexual abuse, or pre-existing conditions or disorders making one predispositioned to developing pedophilia, pedophilic disorder, or pedophilic tendencies.

Pedophilic Disorder

According to the DSM-V, any paraphilia must cause cause distress or impairment to the individual. The following is quoted directly from the DSM-V, and is the Diagnostic Criteria for pedophilic disorder.

“
A. Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sex­ual urges, or behaviors involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children (generally age 13 years or younger).
B. The individual has acted on these sexual urges, or the sexual urges or fantasies cause marked distress or interpersonal difficulty.
C. The individual is at least age 16 years and at least 5 years older than the child or chil­dren in Criterion A.
Note: Do not include an individual in late adolescence involved in an ongoing sexual relationship with a 12- or 13-year-old.


Specify whether:
Exclusive type (attracted only to children)
Nonexclusive type


Specify if:
Sexually attracted to males
Sexually attracted to females
Sexually attracted to both


Specify if:
Limited to incest
 ”

Pedophilia OCD

Pedophilia Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or POCD, is the persistent occurring of intrusive and distressing sexual thoughts of children, or obsessively worries about being sexually aroused around children, and is suffered exclusively by persons who are not pedophilies. This form of OCD has caused people to avoid children in fear of their thoughts. A difference which is often emphasised is that sufferers of pedophilia OCD are not pedophiles themselves, they take no pleasure in the thoughts they have, and they have no sexual interest in children.

Due to the stereotype of pedophilia, sufferers of POCD may not seek help in fear of being labelled as a pedophile.[3]

References

  1. ↑ American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
  2. ↑ American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing.
  3. ↑ Pedophilia OCD (POCD) | Intrusive Thoughts Retrieved October 30, 2018.

See also

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