Hebephilia

[DrGachet]

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Where do you guys stand on the debate? I don't think it's a mental disorder.

 

[whopper]

There's an article on it in this month's AAPL journal written by Michael First, head editor of the DSM.

 

[michaelrack]

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[michaelrack]

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[nitemagi]

Hebephilia = Sexual attraction to individuals in the early years of puberty. Distinguished by some from pedophilia, and controversial as to whether it should be a paraphilia in DSM.

Hebephrenia = a form of schizophrenia with characteristics like non-sensical delusions, childish or ridiculous behavior. AKA Disorganized schizophrenia.