Episode 99 | Multiple Diagnoses & "The Complex Patient" with Dr. McKenna Hereford, PhD

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. McKenna Hereford, a licensed psychologist, about patients who hold multiple diagnoses. Dr. Mac discusses what it means to carry multiple diagnoses and how she defines it may be different than what most people think. We also discuss what it means to be a "Complex Patient" and how over time the terms "complex" and "severe" have become interchangeable in the field, despite meaning different things. We discuss the challenges individuals who carry multiple diagnoses face, as well as the challenges clinicians working with patients who carry multiple diagnoses experience. Additionally, Dr. Mac provides insights for clinicians on the best way to approach working with individuals with multiple diagnoses. Connect with Dr. Mac Instagram: @revealingtheivorytowerpodcast Twitter: @revealingtheivorytowerpod Podcast: Revealing the Ivory Tower Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Sponsors & Collaborations: BetterHelp Intro/Outro Music: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License Awakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPC Experience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show