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Collaborative Care! Utilize other resources and health professionals across disciplines to formulate the most helpful diagnosis

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Remember that the DSM is constantly evolving and that it is okay to question and challenge certain diagnoses and their criteria! Our voices matter!

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Having a name for what's going on is powerful, but labels can harm. Be thoughtful about how you talk through diagnosis with clients.

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people's experiences inform the DSM - the DSM does not inform people's experiences

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Your clients know themselves and have the power to change their own lives. Always listen to them and help them learn how to trust themselves

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reflect on what we do and don't pathologize, be curious

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Know and respect your own boundaries too :)

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A diagnosis is just a small piece of understanding what a client is going through and figuring out how to treat them well. People have many different relational, cultural, and other factors that impact what they are experiencing and you should incorporate that into your work with each client.

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clients can/should be involved in the process of diagnosis, we can work with them to explore what they need

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always highlight a client's strengths!

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DSM not final and is always adjusting - think critically

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the medical model of healthcare has made it really difficult for people to seek affirming mental health care (and diagnosis)

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Diagnoses can change lives in the best ways if we are thoughtful about how we share diagnoses 💗

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I would want social workers not to be afraid of diagnosing clients because it has pros in helping empower clients with an understanding of their experiences and gain a sense of community. I would also tell social workers to approach diagnoses with curiosity and be careful when labeling clients going through all the steps to ensure you are accurately diagnosing your clients.