Self-Diagnosis (Ep. 16)

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What If Nothing’s Wrong With You?

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Hi! We're Paula D. Atkinson and Lisa Kays, hosts of the What If Nothing's Wrong With You? podcast, and we're so grateful you found us. We are two psychotherapists who have been in the field for a long time, and we started this podcast to invite you into our ongoing conversations that explore the mental health field, psychotherapy, freedom and sanity. We investigate the history of psychotherapy, the way it is practiced, the roots of treating "mental illness", who among us is usually diagnosable, and the ways in which perhaps psychotherapy creates more harm than healing.

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Self-Diagnosis (Ep. 16)

What If Nothing’s Wrong With You?

53 minutes 9 seconds

9 months ago

Self-Diagnosis (Ep. 16)

Hosts Paula D Atkinson and Lisa K Kays dive into the topic of self-diagnosis, particularly with mental health conditions. Responding to a listener's request, they explore why many young people are turning to TikTok for information on mental health, and the mixed reactions from clinicians. The hosts share personal stories and insights, emphasizing the importance of allowing self-diagnosis as a tool for understanding and empowerment. They discuss the societal resistance to acknowledging neurodivergence and the potential harm caused by treating neurodivergent individuals as neurotypical. They also touch on the inadequacies of the current educational and healthcare systems in accommodating diverse mental health needs. The episode concludes with a call to embrace self-diagnosis and support the younger generation's quest for mental health awareness.