is it autism or borderline personality disorder? (exploring psychiatric label stigma with dr. jay watts)

Dr. Jay Watts and I discuss the reasons why women are less likely to be diagnosed with autism and exploring common autistic traits that are missed in women. Listeners will gain insight into the coping strategies of autistic "masking" and "camouflaging" that are often missed in women and girls, as well as the characteristic "special interests" of women with autism. Together, we also unpack the harmful stigma that arises from the BPD/EUPD labels and how people with these labels are stigmatized in psychiatric settings. We explore how BPD and cPTSD traits are rooted in trauma and touch on the chronic feelings of emptiness and suicidality experienced by individuals with these labels. Finally, we delve into the potentially harmful effects of DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) and the importance of informed consent in psychiatric treatment when it comes to treatment modalities and psychiatric medications. Dr. Jay Watts is a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, senior lecturer, and dedicated mental health activist working in London. Dr. Watts has held many senior clinical and managerial roles in academia and the National Health Service in the UK and has taught clinical skills in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, and psychoanalytic training courses.↓ Want to unlock ALL my BPD-related episodes? Scroll to the bottom of this post for more info. ↓JAY’S RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:■ Follow Jay on Twitter @Shrink_at_Large■ Jay’s articles about BPD and trauma can be found here■ Protest letter about removing BPD from the diagnostic manual, ICD11 can be found here■ A Simple Guide To Avoid Receiving A Diagnosis Of ‘Personality Disorder’■ Should CAMH professionals be diagnosing BPD in adolescence?■ Join the campaigns mentioned by Jay on Twitter using:  #TraumaNotPD and #AutismNotPDEnjoyed this episode? Explore more as a Premium Submarine. Dive deep into hundreds of hours of exclusive content on Patreon, including my original BPD recovery series, guided meditations, and much more. Click here to preview the premium collections you’ll unlock access to for as little as a couple of cups of coffee a month. Learn more and join at backfromtheborderline.com.The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.