Comments on: The DSM-5 has been finalised http://mindhacks.com/2012/12/02/the-dsm-5-has-been-finalised/ Neuroscience and psychology news and views. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:23:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: mstth http://mindhacks.com/2012/12/02/the-dsm-5-has-been-finalised/#comment-43751 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 04:33:04 +0000 http://mindhacks.com/?p=25087#comment-43751 As a therapist who has been trained using the DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 4th ed, Text Revision), I am perplexed by the various changes that have taken place and I’m almost certain this is a step backward.

The problem(s) I have with the DSM-V are varied, but one BIG issue I have is with the new term for kids (ages 6-18yrs old) who have 3+ temper tantrums a week: ”Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.” The name itself sounds made-up and for me, reduces the integrity of the field and those who plan on using this label.

I’m not sure we’re getting better (“progressing”), I feel that we, as a ‘science,’ are failing.

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]]> By: TomParmenter http://mindhacks.com/2012/12/02/the-dsm-5-has-been-finalised/#comment-42450 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:39:06 +0000 http://mindhacks.com/?p=25087#comment-42450 My wife was an LICSW. To her, the DSM was not only a diagnostic tool, but equally importantly a list of things you could charge insurance companies for treating.

]]> By: Bonnie S. Dank http://mindhacks.com/2012/12/02/the-dsm-5-has-been-finalised/#comment-41662 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:20:43 +0000 http://mindhacks.com/?p=25087#comment-41662 This DSM-V is going to be much more complex than one can imagine. Over the past year I havegone to the APA website and printed out everything that was available and I know that I, a mental health provider with diagnostic powers, will ahve to take a really intense course to gain any skills in this new process.

]]> By: Bonnie S. Dank http://mindhacks.com/2012/12/02/the-dsm-5-has-been-finalised/#comment-41659 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:08:18 +0000 http://mindhacks.com/?p=25087#comment-41659 Some areas may actually benefit from the DSM V. Too often, working with geriatrics, I find that doctors in HMOs do a perfunctory diagnosis of dementia, turning down diagnostic tests such as MRIs saying “So what difference does it make- dementia is dementia.” Well, “dementia is not dementia” and different types respond to different treatment and it makes a real difference. Now, the diagnosese will require appropriate testing and treatments will be able to be more specific.

]]> By: Bonnie S. Dank http://mindhacks.com/2012/12/02/the-dsm-5-has-been-finalised/#comment-41658 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:02:09 +0000 http://mindhacks.com/?p=25087#comment-41658 Perrsonality disorders still exist but it will take a full year of documenting symptoms and behaviors before the person can actually be diagnoses. A number of the PDs have be eliminated or combined making it very difficult to use the diagnosis. Some will feel that this is a good thing-that Borderline PD is actually overdiagnosed. While this may be, I feel that the diagnosis meets a need, using behaviors and thought processes that help to direct treatment and therapy. Insurance companies will like it as it will make it easier to reject coverage for those who really suffer from the PDs that really interfere with people functioning on a day to day basis.

]]> By: kristin lee johnson http://mindhacks.com/2012/12/02/the-dsm-5-has-been-finalised/#comment-41530 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:18:30 +0000 http://mindhacks.com/?p=25087#comment-41530 I’ve heard that personality disorders have been completely revised as well. No more borderline personality disorder??

]]> By: SarafinaBloom http://mindhacks.com/2012/12/02/the-dsm-5-has-been-finalised/#comment-41518 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 17:45:41 +0000 http://mindhacks.com/?p=25087#comment-41518 How did I reach my ripe out age without ever running across “willy waving” before?

]]> By: adub505 http://mindhacks.com/2012/12/02/the-dsm-5-has-been-finalised/#comment-41495 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 10:09:47 +0000 http://mindhacks.com/?p=25087#comment-41495 Where / what is the stuff about invisible entities?

]]> By: Gnarlodious http://mindhacks.com/2012/12/02/the-dsm-5-has-been-finalised/#comment-41488 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 07:38:20 +0000 http://mindhacks.com/?p=25087#comment-41488 Trying to figure out if this is a book review or a comedy piece…

]]> By: imbuteria http://mindhacks.com/2012/12/02/the-dsm-5-has-been-finalised/#comment-41474 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:34:41 +0000 http://mindhacks.com/?p=25087#comment-41474 Reblogged this on Imbuteria's Blog.

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