Psych-o-

In this episode of Psych-o-, host Suzy takes the listeners on an informative journey through the world of abnormal psychology. She begins with an explanation of how mental disorders are classified and diagnosed using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). She then walks the audience through six major types of disorders, detailing examples and symptoms of each. These categories include Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Schizophrenia Spectrum and Psychotic Disorders, and Personality Disorders. Lastly, Suzy discusses various treatment methods, which are broadly divided into biomedical therapies and psychotherapies. Despite covering in-depth content, she maintains an engaging tone throughout, emphasizing that each step taken in understanding and treating mental health contributes to combating stigma.