This post explores the parallels between EMS protocols and mental health diagnostics, particularly the use and limitations of the DSM-5-TR. While diagnostic labels offer clarity and structure, psychotherapy helps humanize those labels, bridging the gap between clinical language and lived experience.   Read More…

Tags: mental health care, diagnosis, dsm-5-tr, counseling, EMS, trauma-informed care, psychotherapy, first responder wellness, anxiety, acute stress disorder, ptsd