Mental health diagnoses can help patients and providers better understand symptoms, guide treatment and create a shared language for care. But diagnoses are not always as clear-cut as people may expect. In this episode of Southwest General Health Talk, psychiatrist Awais Aftab, MD, explains why conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD and bipolar disorder can look different from person to person, why symptoms may change over time and why a diagnosis is only one part of a much bigger picture.
Beyond the Label: What Mental Health Diagnoses Really Mean
Featured Speaker:
M. Awais Aftab, MD
Dr. Aftab is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. In his practice, he conducts comprehensive assessments and collaborates with patients to create individualized treatment plans based upon their unique needs.