In May of 2013 the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) will be coming out with many surprises for the wide spectrum of people who suffer from mental disorders and related conditions. Depending upon your particular point of view, these changes to the manual may be considered commonsensical or else downright puzzling.
The proposed draft revisions to the DSM disorders and criteria may be found on the American Psychiatric Association DSM-5...
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