Tag Archives: DSM

diagnosis for dummies

Posted on May 22, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

The increasing usefulness of DSM with every revision is clearly illustrated here in this ‘ere photo. DSM-III  clearly represented a great leap forward over previous versions… – it can hold open a much bigger, heavier door on a bright, breezy spring day. This … Continue reading →

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Disturbed minds or manuals?

Posted on May 18, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

From TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin Part of series: Mental Health Matters This is an excellent panel conversation with: Dr Allen J Frances, Dr Donna Stewart , Dr Kwame McKenzie, and Historian Edward Shorter. the pool of normal has … Continue reading →

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New name for PTSD could mean less stigma

Posted on May 7, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Article in Washingon Post Fri May 5th about US Army trying to convince the “generals” of the American Psychiatric Association to change the name of PTSD: many troops find the “disorder” label to be disabling, leading to many not seeking help … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to DSM 5

Posted on December 28, 2011 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Online open letter / petition to the DSM 5 committee from the Society for Humanistic Psychology, Division 32 of the American Psychological Association. Co-signatories include many organisations from around the world. The DSM – Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychiatric Disorders, … Continue reading →

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