Psychology
Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Revising the DSM-5
The utility of the DSM has long been a subject of controversy and much heated debate. Many argue that the diagnostic categories are too limited, while others argue
that the entire DSM promotes the continued stigma of mental illness. The proposed changes to the upcoming DSM-5, scheduled to publish in May 2013, may address and
correct some of these problems; however, many in the mental health field have valid concerns.
Please read the article and answer the following questions. Email to your instructor or print and hand in.
http://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/02/changes-dsm.aspx
1.
What are three major concerns with the DSM-5?
2.
What are the implications of lowering diagnostic thresholds?
3.
Is the introduction of new disorders a good or a bad thing? Why or why not?
4.
Is there strong empirical grounding for some of the proposed changes?
5.
Why is the proposed definition of mental disorder potentially problematic?
