Psychiatry – The European Autist

‘What Does ‘Autism’ Even Mean in the Age of TikTok?’ a psychiatrist asks on social media

A psychiatrist’s question about the meaning of “autism” sparked a debate on Reddit, highlighting the confusion between genuine diagnoses and trends influenced by social media. As self-diagnosis rises, professionals struggle to differentiate between those truly needing support and those contributing to trivialization, diverting attention away from serious challenges faced by autistic individuals.

Are psychiatrists the all-knowing healers or part of the problem?

Psychiatry reflects societal ills? Pressure to be happy fuels mental health disorders. Time for reflection: are psychiatrists part of the problem? Photo by Vitaly Mazur on Unsplash Many scientific articles provide an interesting overview of philosophical developments in psychiatry. Authors often delve into big questions like the nature of psychiatry, the classification of mental disorders, and theContinue reading “Are psychiatrists the all-knowing healers or part of the problem?”