DrTerryLynch
@drterrylynch.bsky.social
Medical doctor; Accredited psychotherapist; Best-selling MH author ("Beyond Prozac"); MH course creator. 2025 therapist course: "Working with People with a Psychiatric Diagnosis" - https://youtu.be/nDiULntEmsw
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Psychiatric diagnoses/The DSM lack validity 17 min 25 sec video
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
Psychiatric diagnoses/The DSM lack validity
The experiences & behaviours that come to be described as psychiatric diagnosis are very real and valid.
Extrapolating that these experiences & behaviours constitute real verified medical illnesses is not valid.
youtu.be/DO_X1guRru0
#psychology #therapy
The experiences & behaviours that come to be described as psychiatric diagnosis are very real and valid.
Extrapolating that these experiences & behaviours constitute real verified medical illnesses is not valid.
youtu.be/DO_X1guRru0
#psychology #therapy
I've just uploaded another module to my "Working with People Diagnosed with Depression" course #psychologists, #psychotherapists & #counsellors.
This module is on genetics & depression. Are the asserted claims of genetics in relation to depression true?
youtu.be/TNyzJbIkAUU
#psychology #therapist
This module is on genetics & depression. Are the asserted claims of genetics in relation to depression true?
youtu.be/TNyzJbIkAUU
#psychology #therapist
My new depression course for mental health professionals (09 min 27 sec video)
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I've just uploaded another module to my "Working with People Diagnosed with Depression" course #psychologists, #psychotherapists & #counsellors.
This module is on genetics & depression. Are the asserted claims of genetics in relation to depression true?
youtu.be/TNyzJbIkAUU
#psychology #therapist
This module is on genetics & depression. Are the asserted claims of genetics in relation to depression true?
youtu.be/TNyzJbIkAUU
#psychology #therapist
Within MH there's the largely dominant medical/biological perspective, & trauma/psychological perspectives. I include a critique of the medical paradigm of depression in my new depression course. Click for course information & 35% introductory discount – courses.doctorterrylynch.com/p/working-wi...
Working with People diagnosed with - or likely to be diagnosed with - depression
Following the publication of my article, “Working with People with a Psychiatric Diagnosis”, in the October 2025 edition of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy’s (BACP) Healthcare...
courses.doctorterrylynch.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Within MH there's the largely dominant medical/biological perspective, & trauma/psychological perspectives. I include a critique of the medical paradigm of depression in my new depression course. Click for course information & 35% introductory discount – courses.doctorterrylynch.com/p/working-wi...
The difference between science and scientism and why this really matters in mental health.
The current mental health paradigm is regularly promoted as being highly reliable because it is scientific.
Is this paradigm truly based on high quality science?
youtu.be/LWiO1DIVjcg
#BACP #psychology
The current mental health paradigm is regularly promoted as being highly reliable because it is scientific.
Is this paradigm truly based on high quality science?
youtu.be/LWiO1DIVjcg
#BACP #psychology
The difference between science and scientism and why this really matters in mental health.
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
July 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The difference between science and scientism and why this really matters in mental health.
The current mental health paradigm is regularly promoted as being highly reliable because it is scientific.
Is this paradigm truly based on high quality science?
youtu.be/LWiO1DIVjcg
#BACP #psychology
The current mental health paradigm is regularly promoted as being highly reliable because it is scientific.
Is this paradigm truly based on high quality science?
youtu.be/LWiO1DIVjcg
#BACP #psychology
Perfectionism is commonly seen as a problematic behaviour pattern; it is indeed problematic.
In order to effectively address perfectionism, it is first necessary to make sense of it.
youtu.be/KY-itimyE3M
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression #perfection
In order to effectively address perfectionism, it is first necessary to make sense of it.
youtu.be/KY-itimyE3M
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression #perfection
Making sense of perfectionism - A 4 min 34 sec video
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
July 24, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Perfectionism is commonly seen as a problematic behaviour pattern; it is indeed problematic.
In order to effectively address perfectionism, it is first necessary to make sense of it.
youtu.be/KY-itimyE3M
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression #perfection
In order to effectively address perfectionism, it is first necessary to make sense of it.
youtu.be/KY-itimyE3M
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression #perfection
Why peers are the most difficult group for people given psychiatric diagnoses - a 4 min 23 sec video
youtu.be/3TO3abgKHyE
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression
youtu.be/3TO3abgKHyE
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression
Why peers are most challenging group for people given psychiatric diagnoses
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
July 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Why peers are the most difficult group for people given psychiatric diagnoses - a 4 min 23 sec video
youtu.be/3TO3abgKHyE
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression
youtu.be/3TO3abgKHyE
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression
It does not surprise me at all that 70 years of intensive research has totally failed to establish that the psychiatric diagnoses are fundamentally biological in nature.
youtu.be/KFPHLtK8XLg
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression
youtu.be/KFPHLtK8XLg
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression
A trauma and psychologically informed understanding of and approach to the psychiatric diagnoses
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
July 10, 2025 at 8:14 AM
It does not surprise me at all that 70 years of intensive research has totally failed to establish that the psychiatric diagnoses are fundamentally biological in nature.
youtu.be/KFPHLtK8XLg
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression
youtu.be/KFPHLtK8XLg
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression
Psychiatric diagnoses/The DSM lack validity
The experiences & behaviours that come to be described as psychiatric diagnosis are very real and valid.
Extrapolating that these experiences & behaviours constitute real verified medical illnesses is not valid.
youtu.be/DO_X1guRru0
#psychology #therapy
The experiences & behaviours that come to be described as psychiatric diagnosis are very real and valid.
Extrapolating that these experiences & behaviours constitute real verified medical illnesses is not valid.
youtu.be/DO_X1guRru0
#psychology #therapy
Psychiatric diagnoses/The DSM lack validity 17 min 25 sec video
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
July 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Psychiatric diagnoses/The DSM lack validity
The experiences & behaviours that come to be described as psychiatric diagnosis are very real and valid.
Extrapolating that these experiences & behaviours constitute real verified medical illnesses is not valid.
youtu.be/DO_X1guRru0
#psychology #therapy
The experiences & behaviours that come to be described as psychiatric diagnosis are very real and valid.
Extrapolating that these experiences & behaviours constitute real verified medical illnesses is not valid.
youtu.be/DO_X1guRru0
#psychology #therapy
It sometimes happens that our assumptions and expectations of other people contribute significantly to the hurts we experience.
youtu.be/oRRMLnOuhqI
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression
youtu.be/oRRMLnOuhqI
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression
Being hurt by our own expectations 4 min 36 sec video
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 8:27 AM
It sometimes happens that our assumptions and expectations of other people contribute significantly to the hurts we experience.
youtu.be/oRRMLnOuhqI
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression
youtu.be/oRRMLnOuhqI
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness #depression
In this brief 2 min 56 sec video, I describe a definition of happiness that I have consistently found to be true and accurate, in my own life and in the lives of clients who attend me.
youtu.be/0v-n576RLkc
#depression #psychology #counsellor #psychotherapist #trauma
youtu.be/0v-n576RLkc
#depression #psychology #counsellor #psychotherapist #trauma
Happiness, my definition
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
June 26, 2025 at 7:55 AM
In this brief 2 min 56 sec video, I describe a definition of happiness that I have consistently found to be true and accurate, in my own life and in the lives of clients who attend me.
youtu.be/0v-n576RLkc
#depression #psychology #counsellor #psychotherapist #trauma
youtu.be/0v-n576RLkc
#depression #psychology #counsellor #psychotherapist #trauma
It is commonly stated and understood that mental illnesses are primary cause of suicidal thoughts and suicide. Are such assertions correct?
Should there be more focus on trauma and psychology in relation to suicidal thoughts and suicide?
youtu.be/ros8WgJao1A
Should there be more focus on trauma and psychology in relation to suicidal thoughts and suicide?
youtu.be/ros8WgJao1A
Is mental illness really the main cause of suicidal thoughts and suicide?
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
June 23, 2025 at 7:57 AM
It is commonly stated and understood that mental illnesses are primary cause of suicidal thoughts and suicide. Are such assertions correct?
Should there be more focus on trauma and psychology in relation to suicidal thoughts and suicide?
youtu.be/ros8WgJao1A
Should there be more focus on trauma and psychology in relation to suicidal thoughts and suicide?
youtu.be/ros8WgJao1A
An ultimate aim of therapy: The healing of the wounded self and the construction of a solid empowered sense of one’s self.
03 min 20 sec video.
youtu.be/plJb_JWrPX0
03 min 20 sec video.
youtu.be/plJb_JWrPX0
An ultimate aim of therapy: The construction of a solid empowered sense of one’s self.
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
June 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
An ultimate aim of therapy: The healing of the wounded self and the construction of a solid empowered sense of one’s self.
03 min 20 sec video.
youtu.be/plJb_JWrPX0
03 min 20 sec video.
youtu.be/plJb_JWrPX0
For decades, we have been told by apparently trustworthy and authoritative sources that there is a global epidemic of depression.
This is NOT correct.
It cannot be rightfully claimed that there is a worldwide epidemic of a non-entity.
There are 2 related epidemics though
youtu.be/IqoA8mcBk5Q
This is NOT correct.
It cannot be rightfully claimed that there is a worldwide epidemic of a non-entity.
There are 2 related epidemics though
youtu.be/IqoA8mcBk5Q
The real ‘depression’ epidemic(s): It’s not what you think
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
June 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
For decades, we have been told by apparently trustworthy and authoritative sources that there is a global epidemic of depression.
This is NOT correct.
It cannot be rightfully claimed that there is a worldwide epidemic of a non-entity.
There are 2 related epidemics though
youtu.be/IqoA8mcBk5Q
This is NOT correct.
It cannot be rightfully claimed that there is a worldwide epidemic of a non-entity.
There are 2 related epidemics though
youtu.be/IqoA8mcBk5Q
Psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors know that experiences/behaviours are purposeful
This truism is not generally extended to the experiences/behaviours of the psychiatric diagnoses
It should be
youtu.be/DUMriiqxLTw
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness
This truism is not generally extended to the experiences/behaviours of the psychiatric diagnoses
It should be
youtu.be/DUMriiqxLTw
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness
The rightness of experiences and behaviours within the psychiatric diagnoses
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
June 13, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors know that experiences/behaviours are purposeful
This truism is not generally extended to the experiences/behaviours of the psychiatric diagnoses
It should be
youtu.be/DUMriiqxLTw
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness
This truism is not generally extended to the experiences/behaviours of the psychiatric diagnoses
It should be
youtu.be/DUMriiqxLTw
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness
03 min 44 sec video.
The “false divide” between people given psych diagnoses and those who are not, causes many consequences, not least, therapists sometimes inadvertently proving misinformation.
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness
youtu.be/FZbQvpyqpJA
The “false divide” between people given psych diagnoses and those who are not, causes many consequences, not least, therapists sometimes inadvertently proving misinformation.
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness
youtu.be/FZbQvpyqpJA
A risk of therapists being misinformed about the psychiatric diagnoses
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
June 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
03 min 44 sec video.
The “false divide” between people given psych diagnoses and those who are not, causes many consequences, not least, therapists sometimes inadvertently proving misinformation.
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness
youtu.be/FZbQvpyqpJA
The “false divide” between people given psych diagnoses and those who are not, causes many consequences, not least, therapists sometimes inadvertently proving misinformation.
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness
youtu.be/FZbQvpyqpJA
03 min 44 sec video.
The “false divide” between people given psych diagnoses and those who are not, causes many consequences, not least, therapists sometimes inadvertently proving misinformation.
youtu.be/FZbQvpyqpJA
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness
The “false divide” between people given psych diagnoses and those who are not, causes many consequences, not least, therapists sometimes inadvertently proving misinformation.
youtu.be/FZbQvpyqpJA
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness
A risk of therapists being misinformed about the psychiatric diagnoses
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
June 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
03 min 44 sec video.
The “false divide” between people given psych diagnoses and those who are not, causes many consequences, not least, therapists sometimes inadvertently proving misinformation.
youtu.be/FZbQvpyqpJA
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness
The “false divide” between people given psych diagnoses and those who are not, causes many consequences, not least, therapists sometimes inadvertently proving misinformation.
youtu.be/FZbQvpyqpJA
#BACP #psychotherapy #psychology #counselling #mentalillness
In June 2025, well known US presenter @TuckerCarlson published a 2 hr 20 minute conversation with @LauraDelano.
This conversation between Laura Delano and Tucker Carlson is remarkable. They are both to be congratulated.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PdW...
#BACP #psychology #counselling
This conversation between Laura Delano and Tucker Carlson is remarkable. They are both to be congratulated.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PdW...
#BACP #psychology #counselling
Laura Delano: The Dark Truth About Antidepressants, SSRIs, and the Psychiatrists Lying for Profit
YouTube video by Tucker Carlson
www.youtube.com
June 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
In June 2025, well known US presenter @TuckerCarlson published a 2 hr 20 minute conversation with @LauraDelano.
This conversation between Laura Delano and Tucker Carlson is remarkable. They are both to be congratulated.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PdW...
#BACP #psychology #counselling
This conversation between Laura Delano and Tucker Carlson is remarkable. They are both to be congratulated.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PdW...
#BACP #psychology #counselling
“Whack-a-mole”: UK psychiatrist @joannamoncrieff, about the practice within #mentalhealth to invent & promote biologically-based theories. Meanwhile trauma- and psychologically-informed understandings & approaches are ignored and dismissed. youtu.be/av3fSc-6wio
#BACP #psychotherapist #counsellor
#BACP #psychotherapist #counsellor
Biological theories of the psychiatric diagnoses pop up like whack a mole 3 min 38 sec
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
June 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
“Whack-a-mole”: UK psychiatrist @joannamoncrieff, about the practice within #mentalhealth to invent & promote biologically-based theories. Meanwhile trauma- and psychologically-informed understandings & approaches are ignored and dismissed. youtu.be/av3fSc-6wio
#BACP #psychotherapist #counsellor
#BACP #psychotherapist #counsellor
The importance of rigour and a critiquing attitude.
We hear a great deal about how the psychiatric diagnoses are medical illnesses; brain disorders; brain chemical imbalances; genetic conditions.
Do we sufficiently critique such commonly made assertions?
youtu.be/t0BCZEbwm5g
#psychology
We hear a great deal about how the psychiatric diagnoses are medical illnesses; brain disorders; brain chemical imbalances; genetic conditions.
Do we sufficiently critique such commonly made assertions?
youtu.be/t0BCZEbwm5g
#psychology
How trustworthy are mental health pronouncements? 6 min 39 sec video
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
June 4, 2025 at 7:05 AM
The importance of rigour and a critiquing attitude.
We hear a great deal about how the psychiatric diagnoses are medical illnesses; brain disorders; brain chemical imbalances; genetic conditions.
Do we sufficiently critique such commonly made assertions?
youtu.be/t0BCZEbwm5g
#psychology
We hear a great deal about how the psychiatric diagnoses are medical illnesses; brain disorders; brain chemical imbalances; genetic conditions.
Do we sufficiently critique such commonly made assertions?
youtu.be/t0BCZEbwm5g
#psychology
6 min 58 sec video
#Psychologists, #psychotherapists #counsellors know context matters
The prevailing approach to the psychiatric diagnoses 1. ignores context; 2. systematically excludes context.
Message me for info on my course, "Working with Clients with a Psych diagnosis"
youtu.be/V-A4DJrXoeo
#Psychologists, #psychotherapists #counsellors know context matters
The prevailing approach to the psychiatric diagnoses 1. ignores context; 2. systematically excludes context.
Message me for info on my course, "Working with Clients with a Psych diagnosis"
youtu.be/V-A4DJrXoeo
Context has no place in the psychiatric diagnostic process. 6 min 58 sec
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
May 29, 2025 at 6:34 AM
6 min 58 sec video
#Psychologists, #psychotherapists #counsellors know context matters
The prevailing approach to the psychiatric diagnoses 1. ignores context; 2. systematically excludes context.
Message me for info on my course, "Working with Clients with a Psych diagnosis"
youtu.be/V-A4DJrXoeo
#Psychologists, #psychotherapists #counsellors know context matters
The prevailing approach to the psychiatric diagnoses 1. ignores context; 2. systematically excludes context.
Message me for info on my course, "Working with Clients with a Psych diagnosis"
youtu.be/V-A4DJrXoeo
I'm creating a course for MH therapists–eg psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors-on working with people given a psychiatric diagnosis.
Message me or comment below if you'd like to know when this course becomes available, in the second half of 2025.
#BACP #therapist
youtu.be/nDiULntEmsw
Message me or comment below if you'd like to know when this course becomes available, in the second half of 2025.
#BACP #therapist
youtu.be/nDiULntEmsw
New course: "Working Psychotherapeutically with People with a Psychiatric Diagnosis": 4 min 30 sec
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
May 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I'm creating a course for MH therapists–eg psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors-on working with people given a psychiatric diagnosis.
Message me or comment below if you'd like to know when this course becomes available, in the second half of 2025.
#BACP #therapist
youtu.be/nDiULntEmsw
Message me or comment below if you'd like to know when this course becomes available, in the second half of 2025.
#BACP #therapist
youtu.be/nDiULntEmsw
20 billion spent on MH research did not “move the dial” - Dr Thomas Insel, former Director, National Institute of Mental Health.
The reason: they were looking in the wrong place.
A 3 min 48 sec video - youtu.be/YdMtGFK6vyQ
#psychology
The reason: they were looking in the wrong place.
A 3 min 48 sec video - youtu.be/YdMtGFK6vyQ
#psychology
20 billion in mental health research, with no tangible benefits for "patients"
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
May 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
20 billion spent on MH research did not “move the dial” - Dr Thomas Insel, former Director, National Institute of Mental Health.
The reason: they were looking in the wrong place.
A 3 min 48 sec video - youtu.be/YdMtGFK6vyQ
#psychology
The reason: they were looking in the wrong place.
A 3 min 48 sec video - youtu.be/YdMtGFK6vyQ
#psychology
A major issue greatly minimises psychiatric diagnosis outcomes: systematic bias-towards biology, the brain, brain chemicals, genetics, and away from a trauma- and psychologically-informed understanding & approach.
2 min 45 sec video
youtu.be/Cozn4LFPaFc
#therapy #psychology #counsellor #trauma
2 min 45 sec video
youtu.be/Cozn4LFPaFc
#therapy #psychology #counsellor #trauma
A major stumbling block towards better mental health outcomes
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
May 16, 2025 at 8:44 AM
A major issue greatly minimises psychiatric diagnosis outcomes: systematic bias-towards biology, the brain, brain chemicals, genetics, and away from a trauma- and psychologically-informed understanding & approach.
2 min 45 sec video
youtu.be/Cozn4LFPaFc
#therapy #psychology #counsellor #trauma
2 min 45 sec video
youtu.be/Cozn4LFPaFc
#therapy #psychology #counsellor #trauma
US vice president JD Vance recently expressed major concerns about psychiatry’s bible-the DSM.
Please share as you deem appropriate.
Comment/message me to be updated about my course Working with Clients with a Psychiatric Diagnosis.
#psychology #psychotherapy #counselling
youtu.be/_wy64bui9n0
Please share as you deem appropriate.
Comment/message me to be updated about my course Working with Clients with a Psychiatric Diagnosis.
#psychology #psychotherapy #counselling
youtu.be/_wy64bui9n0
US vice president vice president JD Vance's about psychiatry's bible. 2 min 13 sec video.
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
April 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
US vice president JD Vance recently expressed major concerns about psychiatry’s bible-the DSM.
Please share as you deem appropriate.
Comment/message me to be updated about my course Working with Clients with a Psychiatric Diagnosis.
#psychology #psychotherapy #counselling
youtu.be/_wy64bui9n0
Please share as you deem appropriate.
Comment/message me to be updated about my course Working with Clients with a Psychiatric Diagnosis.
#psychology #psychotherapy #counselling
youtu.be/_wy64bui9n0
The assumption that experiences and behaviours such as delusions, mania, hearing voices, OCD, those described as personality disorders etc etc make no sense and therefore should be seen simply as “mental illnesses" is fundamentally wrong.
#therapist
youtu.be/gFki5ZlmIXw
#therapist
youtu.be/gFki5ZlmIXw
All experiences and behaviours are purposeful 3 min 24 sec
YouTube video by Terry Lynch
youtu.be
April 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The assumption that experiences and behaviours such as delusions, mania, hearing voices, OCD, those described as personality disorders etc etc make no sense and therefore should be seen simply as “mental illnesses" is fundamentally wrong.
#therapist
youtu.be/gFki5ZlmIXw
#therapist
youtu.be/gFki5ZlmIXw