I’ve had a similar concern regarding mental health through NDIS in Australia. There seems to be a requirement for a diagnosis in order to receive care through

I’ve had a similar concern regarding mental health through NDIS in Australia. There seems to be a requirement for a diagnosis in order to receive care through the NDIS (mental health care system). Which results in practitioners giving a diagnosis immediately based on “I think you might have this, so let’s connect you with a psychologist/etc to dig deeper and find out”. That’s simply the bureaucratic path through the system. But my concern is that patients looking for an answer hear, and identify with, “I have xxxx, that explains it!!” When you also take into account that some symptoms are comorbid, and may entirely disappear upon the underlying issue being resolved or managed. And that’s just the bureaucratic incentives. I’m unclear on the professional & revenue incentives for diagnosis and referral to other professionals, possibly within the same umbrella organisation.