Are We Overusing Mental Health Language?

from Viewpoints Radio · host Grace Galante, Amirah Zaveri, Dr. Jessi Gold, Dr. Isabelle Morley, Jay Silvers, Marty Peterson

Are We Overusing Mental Health Language? Some of the most clinical terms in mental health are now part of everyday speech used in texts, arguments and self-diagnosis. We look at how this cultural shift is changing the way people interpret behavior, label others and understand themselves - and why these medical terms may lead to more confusion and conflict. Guests: Dr. Jessi Gold, Psychiatrist & Chief Wellness Officer, University of Tennessee System Dr. Isabelle Morley, Clinical Psychologist & Author, They’re Not Gaslighting You Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Grace Galante Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 5, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

What this episode covers

Some of the most clinical terms in mental health are now part of everyday speech used in texts, arguments and self-diagnosis. We look at how this cultural shift is changing the way people interpret behavior, label others and understand themselves - and why these medical terms may lead to more confusion and conflict.