Dr Simon Bratt (PhD) 💭
@simonbrattcems.bsky.social
PhD Researcher, mental health social worker, AMHP, reforming fragmented systems for people with co-existing mental health and substance use needs, with a dash of realism—and a bit of humour http://time-to-listen.com #policyreform
4/4 We need to critically examine how diagnostic labels are applied and whether they help or harm those seeking support. It’s time to ask deeper questions about how we define and treat mental health challenges. #MentalHealthReform
December 7, 2024 at 9:09 PM
4/4 We need to critically examine how diagnostic labels are applied and whether they help or harm those seeking support. It’s time to ask deeper questions about how we define and treat mental health challenges. #MentalHealthReform
3/4 But are we also grappling with an epistemic fallacy in psychiatry? Diagnoses often focus on categorising symptoms rather than understanding the complex causes of distress. Is this holding us back from truly person-centred care? #PsychiatryMatters
December 7, 2024 at 9:09 PM
3/4 But are we also grappling with an epistemic fallacy in psychiatry? Diagnoses often focus on categorising symptoms rather than understanding the complex causes of distress. Is this holding us back from truly person-centred care? #PsychiatryMatters
2/4 These diagnostic shifts often expose individuals to significant stigma and discrimination. EUPD/BPD, in particular, carries a heavy burden of misunderstanding, even within healthcare settings. This impacts the quality of care people receive. #MentalHealthAwareness
December 7, 2024 at 9:09 PM
2/4 These diagnostic shifts often expose individuals to significant stigma and discrimination. EUPD/BPD, in particular, carries a heavy burden of misunderstanding, even within healthcare settings. This impacts the quality of care people receive. #MentalHealthAwareness