Slide Into The DSM

This week we're talking about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-IV

Or at least...that's what we thought we were talking about. But, we get in over their heads trying to understand the ins and outs of psychiatry, insurance, and the politics of diagnosis. Lyla wonders if we should be asking some bigger picture questions about why everyone is so anxious, and Naïma is sick and tired of the word "normal."

Then, our expert, Bria Adimora Godley gets candid about her experiences with mental health and studying to become a psychiatrist.

In terms of testing this week's framework out, we tried to diagnose ourselves with a questionnaire...but decided to leave that on the cutting room floor. Best left to the experts on this one!