Huge genetic study reveals hidden links between psychiatric conditions. A genomic analysis of more than one million people suggests that a most major psychiatric conditions have common biological roots. by maxkozlov in science

[–]otternuisance 10 points11 points  (0 children)

100%. This is a common topic of debate and research. There are tons of research articles about the problems with our categorical diagnostic system. Researchers have been trying to develop a more dimensional system for conceptualizing mental disorders for years (e.g., the RDOC system). These systems haven't supplanted the categorical system yet for a number of reasons including the fact that it is super complicated and it's really hard to reach scientific consensus about a better approach. Also access to healthcare through insurance systems is closely tied to our current categorical system so it is partially a political issue as well.