Kanye West recently revealed he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and is actually autistic. West’s disclosure highlights a broader issue: How often are people given incorrect mental health diagnosis,

Kanye West has dismissed his bipolar disorder, claiming he was misdiagnosed after his breakdown in 2016 and that he actually has autism.

“Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave,” according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Autism is not considered a mental health disorder and be diagnosed at any age.

West said he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder in the past and actually has autism—which is estimated to affect about 1 in 45 adults in the United States.

Kanye West, with wife Bianca Censori's support, reveals he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and now identifies as autistic, explaining his behaviour.

In an interview with Justin LaBoy’s The Download podcast his week Y e revealed that his wife, Bianca Censori, has helped him realize that he is on the autism spectrum. “My wife took me because she said,