When Every Feeling Becomes a Diagnosis: the Problem with Self-Diagnosis and Therapy Speak

Self-diagnosis, therapy speak, social media, and mental health labels are changing how young people understand themselves and their emotions. In this episode, we explore when these labels can help, when they can limit us, and how to move beyond diagnosis toward greater self-awareness, emotional language, and connection.

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