The Development of DSM-5 Continues
"Publication of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in May 2013 [by the American Psychiatric Association (APA)] will mark one the most anticipated events in the mental health field. As part of the development process, the preliminary draft revisions to the current diagnostic criteria for psychiatric diagnoses are now available for public review ."Follow the developments and participate by submitting your feedback.
"At this time, we are asking visitors to review and comment on the proposed DSM-5 organizational structure and criteria changes. Please note that the current commenting period will end on June 15, 2011."Click on the post title to access the APA website and read about all the proposed changes.
To peruse the list of disorder-specific changes go to :
Labels: American Psychiatric Association, APA, DSM-5, mental disorders, mental health, psychiatric diagnosis
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