Psychiatry, the DSM and the disease concept by Herb Peyser

Psychiatry, the DSM and the disease concept

There’s been much brouhaha in APA over the DSM 5 Workgroup product. Passionate attacks from DSM IV chair Al Frances, DSM III chair Bob Spitzer. Grumbling from others. Ardent defense from APA top leadership, the President, the Medical Director, the Board. Some accusations imply venality. Why all this? I have a different take. I feel sorry for the DSM V Workgroup and the terrible problem they face. Insoluble? I don’t believe so if we have patience and Continue reading Psychiatry, the DSM and the disease concept by Herb Peyser