mental health neurodiversity
DSM-5 vs Phenomenology - Myth Misguides Mental Health Neurodiversity
Phenomenology can cut the nearly 40% misdiagnosis rate of mood disorders in autistic adults in half, offering a clearer view of lived experience. Traditional DSM-5 checklists often miss the subtle ways neurodivergent people describe anxiety or depression, leading clinicians to apply a one-size-fits-all label. By listening directly to how autistic