All articles tagged with #lived experience
The American Psychiatric Association announced a sweeping plan to rework the DSM, renaming it the Diagnostic Science Manual of Mental Disorders and adding patient voices, broader life-context factors, and the potential integration of biomarkers, aiming for a more flexible, inclusive, and educational diagnostic framework—though no timeline is set and changes will involve insurers and clinicians.
Jo Lambert and others created a film and song to raise awareness and provide support for suicide prevention, emphasizing compassion, connection, and the importance of lived experience in helping those in crisis. Their work aims to reduce stigma, educate caregivers, and promote hope through arts and storytelling.
After his daughter suffered a traumatic brain injury, a rehabilitation researcher realized the disconnect between academic research and the real needs of families affected by neurological injury. He advocates for the inclusion of lived experiences in rehabilitation research, highlighting the limitations of current funding and the need for broader adoption of inclusion models. His personal experience has led him to pivot his research towards incorporating therapeutic activities into the daily lives of individuals with brain injuries, emphasizing the importance of valuing the opinions of those directly affected by the conditions being studied.
A collaborative study published in World Psychiatry challenges traditional conceptions of depression by taking a "bottom-up" approach, incorporating the voices of individuals with lived experience. The study highlights the complex and varied nature of depression, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all description. It explores themes related to emotions, the self, and time, and examines the role of social and cultural context in shaping the experience of depression. The research also delves into the journey of recovery, emphasizing the importance of personalized, holistic approaches. The study advocates for a shift in clinical practice and research towards a more person-centered approach, aiming to enhance mental health care and understanding.