This Isn’t Therapy - Self-Diagnosis: Is it valid?

Self-Diagnosis: Is it valid?

03/23/23 • 47 min

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This isn't therapy... it's the episode about self-diagnosis. In this episode, Jake and Simon pull back the curtain on diagnosis and ask if we can truly give ourselves a mental health diagnosis. Jake and Simon read two very different perspectives, submitted by two licensed therapists, and discuss the pros and cons of self-diagnosis. In the final segment, Jake shares how he approaches self-diagnosis in his work as a therapist.

Creators & Guests

Jake Ernst - Host
Simon Paluck - Host

Bonjourrrr, hi! Follow us on Instagram: @notatherapypodcast⁣
Jake Ernst: @mswjake
Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon ⁣⁣

Episode Mixed by Jordan Paluck

Creators & Guests

Jake Ernst - Host
Simon Paluck - Host

Bonjourrrr, hi! Follow us on Instagram: @notatherapypodcast⁣
Jake Ernst: @mswjake
Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon ⁣⁣

Episode Mixed by Jordan Paluck

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Article referenced:
1. How Loneliness Reshapes The Brain
2. Flamingos form friendship based on their personality

Creators & Guests

Jake Ernst - Host
Simon Paluck - Host

Hello, hi! Follow us on Instagram: @notatherapypodcast⁣
Jake Ernst: @mswjake
Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon ⁣⁣

Episode Mixed by Jordan Paluck

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