Citizen lecture in Yokohama on learning about “personality disorders” — not limited to NPD (narcissistic PD), but a step toward reducing misunderstandings and labeling
4月 25, 2026菅原隆志25 min read
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Introduction
Internationally, concern is growing about stigma toward mental illness, as well as misinformation on social media and “amateur diagnoses.” Awareness is spreading that labeling people—whether or not it is limited to NPD—can hurt them and become an obstacle to seeking care and recovery.American Psychological Association+3World Health Organization+3World Health Organization+3
Recently,“You have NPD”andpeople with no authority to diagnosehave beenlabeling others with a disorderand, online and in everyday life,attacking or excludingthem. This often happens whenmisinformationandassumptions、an excessive sense of “justice,”orinfluence from sensational postspile up,deeply hurting peopleand negatively affectingthe image others have of them and their relationships.Against this backdrop, the citizen mental health lecture to be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Sakuragicho, Naka Ward, Yokohamatakes as its theme **“personality disorders” in general**.It is not limited to NPDbut officially presents the message that it is often misunderstood because of its name,it does not last forever, and recovery through treatment is highly possible」「—becoming a place to learn and clear up misunderstandings.NPO Yokohama City Federation of Families of People with Mental Illness+1Around the same time,on Tuesday, September 30 (Japan time corresponds to the early hours of Wednesday, October 1), McLean Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, will hold a free online webinar on NPD
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