Eric Affsprung

[Eric H. Affsprung, Ph.D.]

In addition to this thread about the new DSM, how about a thread re: the relatively new PDM - a much more useful tool in my opinion.

[brianvanbrunt]

I"m open to to that---can you post some more details about it?

Here is some initial stuff about the DSM-V----I think Paul Fornell posted it on the ACCA listserve first----thanks Paul

1. The DSM story
A look at the 58-year history of the psychiatry manual.
February 10 2010
DSM-I Published in 1952 Directed by William C. Menninger, a psychiatrist and brigadier general.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationwo...,7852958.story

2. Revising the book on mental illness
Experts call for listing binge eating and gambling as official disorders, but not sex addiction or obesity.
By Shari Roan February 10 2010
After years of research, professional infighting and maneuvering from various interest groups, the nation's psychiatrists Tuesday unveiled proposed changes to the manual used to diagnose and treat mental disorders around the world.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationwo...,2650262.story

3. The next generation of mental disorders?
By Rob Stein Washington Post
Children who throw too many tantrums could be diagnosed with "temper dysregulation with dysphoria." Teenagers who are particularly eccentric might be candidates for treatment for "psychosis risk syndrome." Men who are just way too interested in sex face being labeled as suffering from "hypersexua...

4. Revising Book on Disorders of the Mind
By BENEDICT CAREY New York Times
Changes to the psychiatry guidebook that largely sets society's line for normal behavior could affect treatment.


Paul David Fornell, MS, LPCC
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
New Mexico Highlands University
Counseling Services-Ford Hall
Box 9000
Las Vegas, NM 87701
505-454-3085