This post is in response to How Psychologists Can Help Correct DSM5 By Allen J Frances M.D. Psychiatrist Dr. Allen Frances deserves congratulations and gratitude for his recent posting here at ...

Allysia Finley’s column “What’s Behind the Rise in Autism Diagnoses” (Life Science, March 10) leaves out what may be the biggest culprit: the 2013 inclusion of Asperger syndrome in an “autism spectrum ...

DSM-5, the new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, is due to be published soon. This is the book used to diagnose mental disorders, including autism. The new version makes some changes ...

The DSM-5-TR isn’t just a textbook—it’s the backbone for accurate, ethical, and culturally aware mental health diagnosis. From structured assessment tools to vivid case studies, it bridges the gap ...

Each month, Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. The fifth edition of the ...

The DSM-5-TR remains the gold standard for classifying mental disorders, with updates that reflect new science, cultural awareness, and improved coding. Changes include the addition of prolonged grief ...

SAN FRANCISCO — After more than a decade of development and more than 2 years of frequently searing controversy, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) ...

The American Psychiatric Association just reported a surprisingly large yearly deficit of $350,000. This was caused by reduced publishing profits, poor attendance at its annual meeting, rapidly ...