DSM5 in Distress

The DSM's impact on mental health practice and research.

by Allen Frances, M.D.

DSM-5: How Reliable Is Reliable Enough?

By Allen J. Frances, M.D. on January 18, 2012 in DSM5 in Distress

This is the title of a disturbing commentary written by the leaders of the DSM 5 Task Force and published in this month's American Journal of Psychiatry. The contents suggest that we must lower our expectations and be satisfied with levels of unreliability in DSM 5 that historically have been clearly unacceptable. Read More

flipping a switch?

Submitted by David Petropoulos on January 18, 2012 - 3:37pm.

I would like to add more thoughts, concerning Bipolars, and their abilities to create homosexuals.

I think one Bipolar can create homosexuality, in their two children,of different genders.

Maybe, we're all born with two genes for sexuality, and one gene gets switched on.

Bipolars have the ability to throw the opposite switch(homosexuality) or both switches(Bisexuality).

I think these genes may have direct communication,and or, are responsible for the development of particular Mirror Neurons. Maybe, we have larger, or more densely populated mirror neurons for a particular gender attraction.

Maybe OCD is a particular faulty Hyper Mirror Neuron,which sends back confusing signals to the dormant gene, bringing about same sex urges, despite a persons heterosexuality.

Just some thoughts,which could be mostly wrong.

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DSM - Admitedly not Reliable

Submitted by vajara on January 19, 2012 - 7:13pm.

Labeling human beings only confuses the Mind. Our Mind is our friend; however, the APA makes it confused by name calling it something that is unreliable and is not valid or the truth. In other words, a label is cruel and leaves the patient confused as the Mind can't find a cure for something that doesn't exist. Very frustrating and harmful as are the meds.

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A new comprehensive category?

Submitted by David Petropoulos on January 22, 2012 - 9:32am.

I think there should be a general category in the next DSM, labeled AGNOSIAS.

People under the ''Depression'' category, or under ''Bipolar'' category, will have their own distinct characteristics of mirror neuron manipulation, (Which may involve other parts of the brain).

I think ADD is a mild form of AGNOSIA under the Depression category.