Should you self-diagnose? In today's episode of The Truth Doctor Show, Dr. Courtney Tracy goes over a question many people have been asking since the rise in popularity of sites like WebMD, "Should you self-diagnose?" In this video she dives deep into the pros and cons of self-diagnosing and how it can be helpful and harmful. Many people on social media platforms such as TikTok have seen a rise in self-diagnosis for mental health disorders such as ADHD, Depression, and DID.
#SelfDiagnosis #Therapy #SelfHelp
00:00 - 00:32 - Inro
00:32 - 00:58 - The Risks of Self-Diagnosing
00:58 - 01:52 - Risk #1: Unwarranted Fear
01:52 - 02:50 - Risk #2: Misinformation
02:50 - 03:40 - Risk #3: Wrong or Missing Diagnosis
03:40 - 03:52 - The Benefits of Self-Diagnosing
03:52 - 04:20 - Benefit #1: It's Accessible
04:20 - 05:36 - Benefit #2: Determine Next Steps
05:36 - 06:12 - Benefit #3: Immediate Info for Time Sensitivity
06:12 - 06:45 - Benefit #4: Possible Ease of Mind
06:45 - 07:46 - Misdiagnosis and The Rise of Self-Diagnosing
07:46 - 08:28 - Outro
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr. Courtney Tracy is a multi-hyphenate licensed clinical social worker and doctor of clinical psychology who helps destigmatize and shift perspectives on mental health across multiple online platforms that reach over 3.5 million people worldwide every month. Known as ‘The Truth Doctor’, she serves as a conduit for the normalization of vulnerability, authenticity and honesty surrounding our mental health struggles while simultaneously building an empire of relatable and helpful mental health products, services and content.
At 24 years old, she received her first director position at a treatment center in Malibu, CA that served adults suffering from co-occurring disorders. At 26, she founded her own outpatient treatment center in Santa Barbara. At 30, she successfully defended her dissertation, exited her first business, becoming the first millionaire and doctor in her entire multi-cultural family lineage.
Dr. Tracy is an unparalleled voice in both social and mass media and has been featured in over fifty media outlets since 2020 including The New York Times, The LA Times, Good Morning America, PopSugar, and Women’s Health. She has also appeared as an expert on a variety of networks such as Netflix, CNN, ABC, and FOX.
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