1034-The Hardest Part About Diagnoses (And How To Avoid Biases)

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Social Sciences, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-improvement, Science, Education

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🗓️ 26 December 2024

⏱️ 64 minutes

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1. Introduction to Diagnoses and Framing Bias Framing Bias: A cognitive bias affecting how information is perceived based on how it is presented. Importance of Broad Evaluations: Symptoms like fatigue could have various causes (e.g., hormonal imbalance, cardiovascular issues, substance withdrawal). 2. Common Mental Health Diagnoses Mental Health Disorders: ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, and schizophrenia are common diagnoses that require differential evaluation. Physical Causes of Symptoms: It’s essential not to overlook physiological factors like low testosterone, thyroid issues, or vitamin deficiencies that can mimic or exacerbate mental health symptoms. 3. The Role of Bias in Diagnosis Confirmation Bias: Clinicians may be more likely to diagnose based on expected symptoms, which can lead to misdiagnosis. Availability Heuristic: Media coverage of disorders can lead to an increase in diagnoses because clinicians or patients are more aware of certain symptoms. 4. Diagnosing Beyond Labels Over-Diagnosis Risk: Assigning multiple diagnoses (e.g., PTSD, depression, anxiety) can overwhelm patients, making them feel broken. Focus on Symptoms: Instead of focusing on diagnostic labels, it’s important to address the root causes of symptoms for effective treatment. 5. Interplay of Physical and Mental Health Comprehensive Bio-Psycho-Social Diagnosis: Mental health professionals must consider physical health, emotional well-being, cognitive functions, and interpersonal relationships. Hormonal and Neurotransmitter Balance: Hormones like cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone, as well as neurotransmitters, play a vital role in mood regulation and overall mental health. 6. Managing Cognitive Biases in Healthcare Critical Thinking: Avoid jumping to conclusions based on first impressions or limited information. Holistic Approach: Incorporate a wide range of physiological, emotional, and environmental factors when evaluating a patient. 7. Consequences of Ignoring Physical Health Medical Referrals: Mental health professionals should collaborate with medical providers to rule out underlying medical conditions that might manifest as psychological symptoms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:17.6	mental health issues such as ADD, ADHD, anxiety, autism, and depression, and actually
1:23.9	schizophrenia.
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1:42.8	low testosterone, low estrogen, low thyroid. It can be caused by low testosterone, low estrogen, low thyroid.
1:45.8	It can be caused by withdrawal or intoxication from substances.
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