Self-diagnosis can misinterpret mental health disorders, not manage them

Self-diagnosis can misinterpret mental health disorders, not manage them

Six years ago, I reached a milestone in my mental health journey when I was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. I found that receiving my diagnosis from a professional has put me in a place of privilege. The path to diagnosis is not easy, and many experiencing symptoms of a mental health disorder struggle to find a support system or acquire the professional care they need. Instead, people turn to their own research, resu…