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407: Do You Have a "Self?"

Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy

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Distinguishing Mental Disorders from Labels

Diagnostic manuals list hundreds of mental disorders, which can contribute to feelings of shame by labeling individuals' issues as defects. While there are established true mental disorders, many diagnoses lack clear physiological evidence, in stark contrast to conditions in medicine like pneumonia. This highlights the philosophical complexities within psychology and psychiatry, particularly affecting how diagnoses are perceived; instead of focusing solely on labels, an understanding of symptom clusters could lead to more meaningful recognition of individuals' experiences.

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