Misdiagnosed by a PA for Mental Illness

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Asked for Male, 22 Years

The health professional in my area is a PA and has jeopardized my military career by diagnosing me with a mental illness during a grieving period in my life at my lowest point, one i do not agree with as a general diagnosis. Are pas able to diagnose this, and how can I get a second opinion to counter these claims. I am disgusted at this selfish, sabotaging, and unprofessional behavior.

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Dr. Anita Bafana Jagtap

Counselling Psychologist 30 yrs exp Pune

True Please take homeopathy flower remedy and visit counsellor. Thanks

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