The 2013 DSM-5 removed a rule blocking a grief depression diagnosis, sparking a debate that continues today. The post Grief ...

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A baby's first words are a source of pride for parents, but when they're late in coming, it can be a source of worry. While most kids catch up, those whose language troubles persist may have a ...

The DSM, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, is familiar worldwide as a method for mental health practitioners to communicate about mental illness. Published by the American Psychiatric Association, ...

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to validate the Cameron Trauma Assessment (CTA), a culturally adapted version of the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) designed to improve diagnostic accuracy ...

The next iteration of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) will include significant changes, including more frequent updates, a greater focus on science, and perhaps even a ...

A massive reference book of mental health conditions known as the “bible” of psychiatry is going to change. If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by ...

The diagnostic manual known as "the Bible of psychiatry" is about to get a major overhaul. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) puts out the tome known in the field as the DSM-5. That stands for ...

Six-year-old Antoni, born in the UK to Polish parents, speaks only a few English words in class and often looks confused when the teacher gives instructions. He could simply be adjusting to English—or ...

Is it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone's everyday word use? My colleagues and I have conducted research that suggests you can, and often sooner than you might expect. Whether in a ...