ICD, DSM, WTF: Decoding the Chaos of Mental Health Diagnoses

13/05/2025 22 min Temporada 1 Episodio 9
ICD, DSM, WTF: Decoding the Chaos of Mental Health Diagnoses

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Send us questions here!In this episode of Brain Trash, hosts Maria Ingalla and Tabitha Arey take a brutally honest look at what psychiatric diagnosis actually means in 2025. From rushed 15-minute appointments to diagnosis codes written for insurance companies—not care—this episode unpacks the messy, outdated system we're all stuck in.We dive into:How ICD-10 and DSM coding shapes your treatmentThe dangers of misdiagnosis (especially for neurodivergent folks)Why screeners don’t tell the full storyThe stigma and identity confusion that comes with labelsWhat we really need from a modern diagnostic systemWhether you're a provider, patient, or someone navigating your own diagnosis, this one’s for you.🧠 Subscribe, rate, and share. Visit www.braintrash.buzzsprout.com for moreSocials:Facebook: Paperflower PsychiatryInstagram&Threads: @paperflowerpsychiatryTiktok: @dr.mariaingallaWebsites:www.paperflowerpsychiatry.comwww.paperflowerinstitute.comwww.courses.paperflowerinstitute.com