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The Misuse of Medical Language in Psychiatry
04:25 - 11:35 (07:09)
In this episode, the hosts discuss how medical language is being misused in psychiatry and how it affects the understanding and treatment of mental health. They discuss different scenarios where the misuse of medical language happens, particularly in relation to low sex drive and social skill deficits.
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Dr. David Ley explains how paraphilias are more than just preferences, but rather profound sexual interest patterns that people are born with, which are often misunderstood as psychiatric diagnoses rather than medical diagnoses.
04:25 - 08:00 (03:35)
Summary
Dr. David Ley explains how paraphilias are more than just preferences, but rather profound sexual interest patterns that people are born with, which are often misunderstood as psychiatric diagnoses rather than medical diagnoses.
ChapterThe Misuse of Medical Language in Psychiatry
Episode#550 - Dr James Cantor - The World Of Unusual Sexual Orientations
PodcastModern Wisdom
The notion of low sex drive is more complicated than just a decreased desire for sexual activity.
08:02 - 11:35 (03:33)
Summary
The notion of low sex drive is more complicated than just a decreased desire for sexual activity. Additionally, social skills deficits don't necessarily mean a lack of sexual desire, but more often social skills training can lead to an increase in self-confidence.