are mental disorders brain diseases ‘in waiting’? [preview]
back from the borderline
English - December 07, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 41.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 362 ratingsMental Health Health & Fitness Education Self-Improvement spirituality podcast cptsd recovery complex trauma trauma healing childhood trauma self sabotage generational trauma jungian psychology depth psychology codependent podcast Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Join me in this exclusive preview of this premium BFTB episode as we dive deep into the complexities of the biopsychosocial model and scrutinizes claims that label mental health conditions as diseases of the brain. Embark on a journey through the fascinating debate on mental disorders through an exploration of the words of renowned psychiatrist Joanna Moncrieff. In this episode, we question the prevailing notion that mental disorders are unequivocally brain diseases. In the article we analyze, Dr. Moncrieff challenges the rhetoric that ties conditions like schizophrenia to conclusive biological evidence, exploring the intricacies of brain imaging and behavioral patterns. Together, we’ll unravel the distinctions between brain diseases and mental disorders, focusing on the unique nature of cognitive deterioration. Tune in to deepen your understanding, challenge preconceptions surrounding the interplay between the mind and the body, and transcend traditional boundaries in psychiatry as we engage in a nuanced discussion about mental health and brain function.
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