Question of the Week: Will the New DSM Eliminate "Normal"?

By Eileen Bailey, Health Guide Tuesday, July 27, 2010

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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is published by the American Psychiatric Association and is the standard reference and diagnostic manual for mental illnesses. It is used by psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental health professionals around the world. Currently, the DSM-IV ...

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joyceellen

2/13/12 8:35pm

I don't believe we should be using the word normal to describe anyone. There may be an average person, but even that changes from culture to culture.

Eileen Bailey, Health Guide

3/ 2/12 9:13am

I agree, I wasn't using the word normal except as it was used by some experts when indicating why they didn't agree with the proposed changes.

Thanks for your reply.

Eileen

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