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Why are so many people diagnosing themselves with ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health conditions?
In this episode, psychologists Dave and Rob discuss the rise of self-diagnosis, the role of social media in shaping mental health conversations, and whether we're becoming better informed about psychology or increasingly pathologizing normal human experiences.
Can we really diagnose ourselves, or can self-diagnosis sometimes do more harm than good?
By Rob Patterson, Ph.D. David Colarossi, Ph.D.4.9
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Why are so many people diagnosing themselves with ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health conditions?
In this episode, psychologists Dave and Rob discuss the rise of self-diagnosis, the role of social media in shaping mental health conversations, and whether we're becoming better informed about psychology or increasingly pathologizing normal human experiences.
Can we really diagnose ourselves, or can self-diagnosis sometimes do more harm than good?

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