Learn why psychiatrists avoid using the word "normal" in mental health. This video covers:
- The problems with the concept of "normal" mental health
- How culture affects our view of mental health
- Why psychiatrists prefer terms like "appropriate" instead of "normal"
- How to think about mental health as a spectrum
Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, triple board certified in psychiatry, explains these ideas. You'll gain a new way to think about your own mental health and how to support others.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:09 The mental health spectrum
3:15 The problem with 'normal'
5:03 Flipping the script on 'normal'
7:08 Embracing the spectrum
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