Depression, Schizophrenia, Bulimia & More: Why Does Misdiagnosis Happen? | MedCircle

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Some of the most commonly misdiagnosed mental health disorders include depression, schizophrenia, bulimia / eating disorders, anxiety, and more. So Why does misdiagnosis happen? The reasons can often be boiled down to the process used to test someone for mental illness. Best practices to avoid a misdiagnosis can apply to all of these mental health issues.

Triple board-certified neuropsychologist Dr. Judy Ho is one of the country's foremost experts in psychological assessments and neurological testing. She understands better than most why a misdiagnosis happens and how to avoid it.

In this eye opening video, Dr. Judy and MedCircle host Kyle Kittleson answer...

Why does a misdiagnosis happen in the first place?
What are the impacts of providing misinformation to a doctor, or having gaps in patient history?
Can co occurring disorders lead to misdiagnosis? Why and how?
What should a proper psychological test or evaluation actually look like?
How should someone go about getting a second opinion and how can this help with a misdiagnosis?
What are the most common misdiagnoses Dr. Judy has seen in her clinical experience?
What comprehensive evaluations does Dr. Judy do?
What does Dr. Judy do if she thinks a patient has been misdiagnosed in the past?
What are the top things someone should keep in mind when they’re seeking out a diagnosis for themselves or their loved one?

Dr. Judy also walks through specific examples of misdiagnoses she's seen, including depression, schizophrenia, bulimia, and more.

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