Denial, Psychological

Refusal to admit the truth or reality of a situation or experience.

Year introduced: 2020 (1975)

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Tree Number(s): F01.393.200

MeSH Unique ID: D003717

Entry Terms:

• Denial, Psychology
• Psychological Denial

Previous Indexing:

• Defense Mechanisms (1966-1974)

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Defense Mechanisms
Denial, Psychological