Episode 100: The Dangers of Mental Health Self-Diagnosis

For this 100th episode, I discuss why we need to be more cautious when it comes to self-diagnosis of mental health conditions. I discuss why teenagers can be particularly susceptible to mislabeling (and why that matters), why misdiagnosis impacts our ability to empathize, and how mental health in social media can create polarized thinking patterns. As wonderful as it is that mental health issues are slowly becoming more destigmatized, it’s important to proceed with caution and good information. Give it a listen!