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407: Do You Have a "Self?"

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

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Question the Labels: Anxiety Isn't Always a Disorder

Societal labels often categorize a significant portion of shy individuals as having a mental disorder, highlighting a potential bias within the mental health system. This approach can prioritize financial incentives for doctors, leading them to prescribe medication rather than addressing underlying issues through dialogue and understanding. Social anxiety is notably treatable, yet the inclination to label and prescribe can foster a power imbalance, where medical professionals may feel superior by positioning themselves as the experts while neglecting the value of direct patient interaction.

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