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Mental Health Rewritten

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"Mental Health Rewritten" is a groundbreaking podcast that delves into the most pressing and often stigmatized topics in mental and behavioral health. Hosted by the acclaimed Dominic Lawson—recipient of 33 podcasting awards, including multiple honors in the mental health space—this show offers a fresh perspective on issues ranging from sex addiction and substance abuse to eating disorders and racial trauma. Each season is thoughtfully structured into themed mini-series, allowing for an in-depth exploration of complex subjects. Guided by the DSM-5 and ICD-11, episodes feature candid conversatio...

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Sex: Rewriting the Conversation Around Sex Addiction 14.05.2025 1:00:52

Welcome to Episode 1 of Mental Health Rewritten ! In our season-opening episode, we confront one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized topics in mental health: sex addiction . Through the story of Daniel — a man whose professional success masks a deep internal struggle — we explore how compulsive sexual behavior impacts relationships, careers, and personal identity. Along the way, we challen...

What is the DSM-5 and ICD-11? 07.05.2025 2:38

🎙️ Mental health conversations often involve a lot of terms, diagnoses, and classifications — but where do they come from, and why do they matter? I'm Dominic Lawson, creator of Mental Health Rewritten . Throughout this show, we'll be referencing two major diagnostic tools that shape our understanding of mental and behavioral health: 🔹 DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,...

Welcome To Mental Health Rewritten 29.04.2025 2:57

🎙️ Welcome to Mental Health Rewritten — hosted by multi-award-winning podcaster and mental health advocate Dominic Lawson. In a world flooded with conversations about mental health, not all information is helpful — and some can even cause harm. The most important battles often begin in silence, hidden by stigma and shame. But it's time for that to change. Mental Health Rewritten is a bold, narrati...