Tag: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Book: Mental Health In A Failed American System

Book: Mental Health In A Failed American System

 Get the e-Nook book on Barnesandnoble.com now! Looking for the paperback version? Released April 22, 2014! Book Description Families of an individual with a mental health diagnosis or special need are often the most frustrated and powerless among us. These individuals experience a host of 

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Gifted Children: What professionals fail to consider

Gifted Children: What professionals fail to consider

If I were to quiz you on the behavioral and physical characteristics of depression, for example, what would you say? What about if I quizzed you on what ADHD or autism looked like. Would you know what to say? Would you know how these individuals 

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Bipolar Disorder & Symptoms of Mania

Bipolar Disorder & Symptoms of Mania

Bipolar Disorder is a very difficult disorder for many families to deal with. The features, problems, emotions, highs and lows all take its toll. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR), there are three types of mood 

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3 Changes in The DSM-5 All Families Should Know About

3 Changes in The DSM-5 All Families Should Know About

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) was released to the public, May 17, 2013. After years of frequent debates, arguments, and disagreements, the DSM-V is now ready to be further critiqued. Unfortunately, the DSM-5 has already caused a storm of debates, many of 

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The problem of the DSM

The problem of the DSM

The DSM, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is often used to diagnose individuals who have sought mental health evaluations. The most recent DSM was the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fourth edition, text revision, and included about 943 pages full of information that lacks 

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Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder-What?!

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder-What?!

Have you heard of the recent acceptance of the new DSM-V, set to be available in May of 2013? News source after news source has covered both the pros and cons of this new addition to society. At this point, I’m not sure there are more 

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