About the Guest:

Dr Terry Lim runs the Mindsight Clinic, where he's tackling some of psychiatry's toughest challenges—psychosis, schizophrenia, and complex mental health disorders most clinicians find overwhelming. His approach? Early intervention and actually understanding patients as whole people, not just symptoms.
As director, Terry's become a respected voice pushing for better mental health systems across Australia. He's not afraid to challenge psychiatric care methods and advocate for treatments that genuinely work, making him essential listening for anyone interested in mental health reform.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding Psychosis: Psychosis, a syndrome with groups of symptoms, can result from several causes, including mental illness, substance use, and environmental stress.
• Systemic Challenges: The episode highlighted systemic disjointedness between police, health services, and community resources that can lead to gaps in patient care.
• Early Intervention: Dr. Lim emphasised the importance of early intervention and holistic treatment approaches in improving patient outcomes for conditions like schizophrenia.
• Role of Society: Support systems, including family and societal awareness, play a crucial role in the early detection and management of mental health conditions.
• Ethical Dilemmas: The conversation addressed the ethical challenges of involuntarily committing individuals for treatment while balancing individual freedom and public safety.

Notable Quotes:

1. "Psychosis is not actually an illness, it's a syndrome—a group of symptoms that come together." — Dr. Terry Lim
2. "Early intervention is the most effective type of intervention that we can have." — Dr. Terry Lim
3. "The real challenge is coordinating systems better and enhancing communication between services." — Dr. Terry Lim
4. "Moral injury is when one is forced to work against their values, often due to system failure." — Dr. Terry Lim
5. "Less reports, more action. More money would be good too." — Janet Evans

Resources:

• Dr. Terry Lim's Practice - Mindsight Clinic

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday, hosted by Janet Evans, a senior advertising creative and Jenni Woodhouse a semi retired social worker

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