Mental Health Patient Story | Health and Medical Interview Documentary Series
Chris shares his journey and how he navigates a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, and depressive personality disorder.
00:01 – What is BPD?
00:42 – Diagnosing BPD Symptoms
01:52 – Diagnosing Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Symptoms
02:09 – Neurodiversity
03:36 – Understanding Mental Health and Treatment
04:33 – Mental Health Labeling and Stigma
05:35 – Medication & Side Effects
07:40 – Risks and Benefits of Medication
08:29 – Alternative Treatment vs. Medication
10:22 – Mental Health Therapy
12:13 – Chris Shares What’s Helped
13:03 – Current Mental Health State
13:30 – BPD Treatment and Therapy
15:26 – Health Equity & Disparity
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Production Team:
Garnell Bradley
Dante Steward, MBA
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