“Today’s episode critiques the capitalist system's role in creating barriers to mental healthcare access, arguing that the high cost and lengthy process of formal diagnosis forces many to seek alternatives like TikTok. Dr. Jaime Hoerricks contends that the popularity of self-diagnosis videos on TikTok is not a sign of failure but a consequence of this systemic inaccessibility. Whilst acknowledging potential inaccuracies, the author highlights TikTok's role in providing community, validation, and immediate support. Ultimately, Dr. Hoerricks advocates for universal access to mental healthcare and education, arguing that this is a matter of prioritization rather than resource scarcity. They use the example of ADHD diagnosis to illustrate broader issues of commodification of care within capitalism. Today’s episode concludes by suggesting that instead of attacking TikTok, we should address the underlying systemic problems that make such platforms necessary.”
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/the-paywalls-of-mental-health-why
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