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The Making of the DSM-5. Presented by David J. Kupfer , MD Chair of the DSM-5 Task Force Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Saturday, October 26, 2013. Why we need DSM. Provides a common language to use to understand and communicate about mental disorders. Goal of DSM-5 Revisions.
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The Making of the DSM-5 Presented by David J. Kupfer, MD Chair of the DSM-5 Task Force Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Saturday, October 26, 2013
Why we need DSM Provides a common language to use to understand and communicate about mental disorders
DSM-5 Key Dates DSM-5’s 14-year revision process involved more than 1,500 mental health and medical experts from around the world • May 18, 2013DSM-5 published
Overarching Changes • Used the strongest scientific evidence to support changes to diagnostic criteria • Revised chapter order based on underlying vulnerabilities and symptom characteristics • Organized manual in sequence with developmental lifespan • Decreased the number of “Not Otherwise Specified” diagnoses through greater criteria specificity • Aligned manual with international classifications
Hoarding • Listed as a distinct disorder within the Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders chapter • Many severe cases of hoarding are not accompanied by obsessive or compulsive behavior, warranting listing as a distinct disorder
Section III Section III introduces emerging measures and models to assist clinicians in their evaluation of patients • Outlines conditions in need further study before inclusion in Section II of the manual • Addresses how cultural influences can impact diagnosis and treatment • Includes assessment tools and cross-cutting symptom measures
Future Forward • The best clinical tool available for diagnosing mental disorders • Clinical utility of the manual is unparalleled • DSM-5was revised to be a “living document” • Manual will continue to update its criteria to reflect the most up to date science