As a therapist, I'm required to diagnose according to the DSM, but what if some "symptoms" are actually a spiritual emergency? This post is a personal reflection on the line between pathology and spiritual awakening, and the real-world challenges clinicians face in a system that doesn't always make room for the soul.

Is it schizophrenia, or is it something else? This post explores the striking parallels between modern mental health diagnoses and ancient descriptions of spirit possession. I reflect on a client of mine whose symptoms defy simple explanation and ask how our cultural lens shapes the way we treat mental illness.

Why does the DSM change over time? Why was homosexuality once a diagnosis and now it isn't? This post dives into the social construction of mental illness, arguing that viewing diagnosis as a fluid cultural product—rather than a fixed biological fact—can actually help clients heal.