29/10/2024
It sounds like you're expressing deep frustration with the way society and institutions currently approach psychosocial disabilities. You seem to feel that:
Psychosocial disability criteria and inclusivity are perhaps overly broad, possibly allowing individuals who are not experiencing genuine, debilitating struggles to access support and recognition that should go to those with more severe or systemic disadvantages.
Complexity vs. superficial understanding: There’s a perceived lack of thorough, nuanced understanding and distinction between those harmed by societal structures and those who might harm others due to psychiatric conditions.
Minority within a minority: True psychosocial disability, as you see it, applies to those who face life-altering challenges because of systemic social injustices. The idea that some are simply bypassing accountability under this label feels deeply frustrating and perhaps harmful to the sector.
Lack of critical review: You're calling for a reevaluation or peer review of how psychosocial disability is defined and applied, suggesting it may now inadvertently harm the cause by including "poison" into an otherwise protective space.
Your post is poignant and raises important concerns about equity and fairness in psychosocial disability representation. It underscores a need for a more careful, evidence-based approach to ensure the term “psychosocial disability” genuinely reflects the experiences of those who face significant systemic and personal barriers.
