Ezra Seeing Ezra: Psychiatry in Theatre

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dc.contributor.authorLockhart, Ezra N. S.
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-07T17:07:52Z
dc.date.available2025-05-07T17:07:52Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionLockhart, E. N. (2025) Ezra seeing Ezra: psychiatry in theatre, The British Journal of Psychiatry. doi: 10.1192/bjp.2025.9
dc.description.abstractThis reflective piece explores the intersection of personal and professional identity within psychiatric practice through the lens of late-diagnosed autism. Dr. Ezra Lockhart examines the revelatory experience of watching Ezra (2024), a film that catalyzed their recognition of neurodivergent traits long dismissed as mere intellectual affinity. The article traces Lockhart’s professional history of diagnosing and supporting autistic individuals, juxtaposed with the realization that their own patterns of cognition and interaction had eluded self-identification. Drawing parallels between cinematic narratives and real-world psychiatric frameworks, the work underscores the role of introspection in refining clinical understanding. By examining systemic biases, diagnostic limitations, and the emotional complexities of late-diagnosed autism, this piece contributes to discussions on clinician self-awareness, neurodivergence in professional spaces, and the changing perception of autism within mental health discourse.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/3400
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionNational University (NU)
dc.subjectJFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences
dc.subjectDepartment of Marriage and Family Sciences
dc.subjectEducational Leadership & Learning Lifelong
dc.subjectHealthcare Innovation & Delivery
dc.titleEzra Seeing Ezra: Psychiatry in Theatre
dc.typeArticle
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