🧠 Unhelpful Things You Might Hear When Diagnosed With Medically Unexplained Symptoms #symptoms

Dr Hannah Sugarman is an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, bringing extensive experience from the NHS, the charity sector, and private practice in London and Hong Kong. She specialises in supporting adults with anxiety, low mood, impostor syndrome, social anxiety, emotional burnout, and the psychological impact of neurological conditions. Her work is grounded in evidence-based practice, particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and is recognised for its balance of clinical rigour, compassion, and emotional depth. In this video, you can discover how common but unhelpful responses can affect people living with medically unexplained symptoms, why these comments can feel invalidating, and how a more psychologically informed approach can make a real difference. This video explores the emotional realities behind the diagnosis and offers insight that can help you feel seen, understood, and less alone. #mindfriend #mindfriendtalk #mindfriendmedia #podcast #DrHannahSugarman #psychology #mentalhealth #stress #anxiety #burnout #wellbeing #selfgrowth