Brief article illustrates how metaphors enhance understanding in psychiatric practice, suggesting the importance of language.
SUMMARY People who seek advice about their mental health or help with their psychological distress may use complex metaphors to communicate. It can be helpful for psychiatrists to be attuned to the details of people’s language. In this brief article, we offer two vignettes to illustrate how metaphors can open up understanding in psychiatric practice.
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