Challenging Some of the New Diagnoses in the DSM-5
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is currently working to upgrade its chief diagnostic tool, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). In doing so, those within the association have opened a discussion about the DSM itself. Is it a living document or a clinical bible? Are the proposed changes in the best interest of patient care [...]
Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders Continues to Receive Criticism
Diagnosing mental disorders can be complicated and challenging, as patients’ needs and symptoms can be constantly changing. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders may be seen by some as the figurative “bible” for mental disorders, providing specific criteria for the complete range of formally diagnosed conditions. For others, however, its use remains under [...]
