We, the undersigned, are concerned that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5):
Includes many diagnostic categories with questionable reliability, which may lead to misleading assumptions about their scientific validity;Did not receive a much-needed and widely requested external scientific review;May compromise patient safety through the implementation of lowered diagnostic thresholds and the introduction of new diagnostic categories that do not have sufficient empirical backing;Is the result of a process that gives the impression of putting institutional needs ahead of public welfare.… and, because of the above, we are concerned that DSM-5:
May result in the mislabeling of mental illness in people who would fare better without a psychiatric diagnosis;May result in unnecessary and potentially harmful treatment with psychiatric medication;May divert precious mental health resources away from those who most need them.What, then, do we recommend?
These concerns shouldbe resolved through concerted, interprofessional,
international dialogue and scientific research.
See full Statement of Concern at dsm5response.com
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Reached 2,500 supporters
March 31, 2013
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 21, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
March 20, 2013
12 Comments
Overselling dangerous drugs to children is making my job of reducing childhood obesity impossible and these drugs are dangerous in children and are overused in poor children and those in foster care. Especially those in foster care would be better served with developmental trauma disorder their real diagnosis
I am especially concerned about the lack of Aspergers Disorder criteria as a specific diagnosis. I saw a number of children and undiagnosed adults that fit those criteria. I can imagine clinicians spending much time writing justifications of diagnoses just so their services and clinical impressions won't be denied by insurance companies. As one Newsweek Magazine once phrased treatment for Aspergers "Therapy, therapy, therapy, indicating the need for ongoing long term therapeutic work which may not be essential for persons further down.on the Spectrum. Go try to explain that difference to an insurance company!
As someone with a physical condition that could be treated as a mental health disorder using this. I strongly object to its use.
Considero debe revisarse la clasificación de manera urgente en cuanto a validez y confiabilidad.
DSM-5. Convierte en enfermedades muchas reacciones normales. Como ha dicho Allen Frances: "el DSM-5 será una bonanza para la industria farmacéutica"
I'm done with my psychiatric diagnoses
I'm done with my psychiatric diagnoses
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We, the undersigned, are concerned that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5):
Includes many diagnostic categories with questionable reliability, which may lead to misleading assumptions about their scientific validity;Did not receive a much-needed and widely requested external scientific review;May compromise patient safety through the implementation of lowered diagnostic thresholds and the introduction of new diagnostic categories that do not have sufficient empirical backing;Is the result of a process that gives the impression of putting institutional needs ahead of public welfare.… and, because of the above, we are concerned that DSM-5:
May result in the mislabeling of mental illness in people who would fare better without a psychiatric diagnosis;May result in unnecessary and potentially harmful treatment with psychiatric medication;May divert precious mental health resources away from those who most need them.What, then, do we recommend?
These concerns shouldbe resolved through concerted, interprofessional,
international dialogue and scientific research.
See full Statement of Concern at dsm5response.com
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
March 31, 2013
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 21, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
March 20, 2013
12 Comments
Maladie de basedow et detressecardio respiratoire traduit en schizophrénie affective dans ce DSM5 alors que je suis en détresse avec les proches depuis 2009 ce qui genere des conflits familiaux pour finir par me shooter au SOLIAN STOP DSM ET VIVEMENT LA RECHERCHE DANS LES MALADIES ORGANIQUES. ET RENFRE L ENVIRONNEMENT SOCIAL VIABLE ET PAS DESTRUCTEUR MERCI
Overselling dangerous drugs to children is making my job of reducing childhood obesity impossible and these drugs are dangerous in children and are overused in poor children and those in foster care. Especially those in foster care would be better served with developmental trauma disorder their real diagnosis
I am especially concerned about the lack of Aspergers Disorder criteria as a specific diagnosis. I saw a number of children and undiagnosed adults that fit those criteria. I can imagine clinicians spending much time writing justifications of diagnoses just so their services and clinical impressions won't be denied by insurance companies. As one Newsweek Magazine once phrased treatment for Aspergers "Therapy, therapy, therapy, indicating the need for ongoing long term therapeutic work which may not be essential for persons further down.on the Spectrum. Go try to explain that difference to an insurance company!
As someone with a physical condition that could be treated as a mental health disorder using this. I strongly object to its use.
Considero debe revisarse la clasificación de manera urgente en cuanto a validez y confiabilidad.
DSM-5. Convierte en enfermedades muchas reacciones normales. Como ha dicho Allen Frances: "el DSM-5 será una bonanza para la industria farmacéutica"
I'm done with my psychiatric diagnoses
I'm done with my psychiatric diagnoses
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Maladie de basedow et detressecardio respiratoire traduit en schizophrénie affective dans ce DSM5 alors que je suis en détresse avec les proches depuis 2009 ce qui genere des conflits familiaux pour finir par me shooter au SOLIAN STOP DSM ET VIVEMENT LA RECHERCHE DANS LES MALADIES ORGANIQUES. ET RENFRE L ENVIRONNEMENT SOCIAL VIABLE ET PAS DESTRUCTEUR MERCI