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🎙️🆕 DSM-V BURN BABY BURN, WHEN THERAPISTS QUESTION THE RULE BOOK DROPS TODAY!

Do you feel lost in a maze of conflicting diagnoses? It’s as if each time you see a provider, you are given another label and you wonder “How is this possible? I am still the same person - right?” 🌀 Struggling under the weight of labels that don't quite match your experience is the reality for many leading patients to more confusion than clarity.
Have you ever found yourself questioning the rulebook? That's exactly what Dr. Teralyn and Therapist Jenn did in our latest conversation where we lit a literal match to the DSM-5. It wasn't just a rebellious act; it was the beginning of a deep dive into how mental health diagnoses need a serious overhaul. We share stories from the trenches—both the humorous and the harrowing—about the realities of diagnosing without the necessary tools that should be provided in our training, and why that's sending the wrong message to the next generation of therapists.

The conversation took an earnest turn as we uncovered the often hidden world of on-the-job learning that therapists undergo. From our early days in correctional facilities to our transitions into private practice, we've seen firsthand how varying environments can reshape our understanding of mental health issues. But it's not just about where we work; it's also about the challenging predicacies within the field itself. We opened up about the struggles we face, from the daunting task of assessing inmates swiftly, to the dilemmas of overdiagnosis and the murky waters of diagnostic criteria expansion.

Wrapping things up, we didn't shy away from confronting the controversies that keep us up at night. The late diagnosis of ADHD, the over-reliance on symptom checklists, and the pharmaceutical industry's impact on the tools we use—it's all up for scrutiny. We took a step back to observe the changing tides of mental health trends, from the rise of TikTok self-diagnoses to society's shifting focus. With a call to remain curious and critical, Dr. Teralyn, Therapist Jen, and I invite our listeners to stay engaged in the conversation about how we can all better navigate the complex landscape of mental health and wellness.

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