: Her struggle is mirrored through a patient—a young war veteran also suffering from debilitating PTSD. This connection forces Lim to confront her own symptoms, which she has been largely ignoring or suppressing. Medical & Professional B-Plots :
In the episode titled (Season 4, Episode 6), which aired in January 2021, The Good Doctor delivers a heavy, character-driven narrative centered on Dr. Audrey Lim's mental health journey. Narrative Focus: PTSD and the Frontline "The Good Doctor" Lim(2021)
experiences his own professional crisis, declaring he no longer wants to teach residents after a recent loss. Significance : Her struggle is mirrored through a patient—a
suggests a radical treatment for the veteran's PTSD, further highlighting the theme of mental health recovery. Audrey Lim's mental health journey
: As Chief of Surgery, Dr. Audrey Lim (played by Christina Chang ) grapples with worsening PTSD . The episode captures her physical and mental exhaustion, illustrating a "descent" as she tries to maintain her professional composure while unraveling privately.