Diagnosis (S01E003)

In this episode of The Subject of the Unconscious, hosts Neil Gorman and Isolda Alvarez delve into the complex topic of diagnosis within the framework of Lacanian psychoanalysis. They discuss the distinction between traditional DSM diagnoses and the Lacanian structural approach, emphasizing the unique and subjective nature of mental suffering. The conversation explores how diagnoses are used, both within and outside the psychoanalytic context, and considers the implications of labeling and over-diagnosis in contemporary mental health practices. Join Neil and Isolda as they navigate these intricate issues and set the stage for a future discussion on the concept of nonsense in psychoanalysis.