Please visit the DSM-5 Development Web for information on proposed draft revisions to DSM Disorders and Criteria. This site provides information culminated from over 10 years of revision activities, made possible thanks to the generous dedication of more than 600 global experts in the field of mental health.
"The DSM-5 Task Force and Work Group members are working to develop criteria for diagnoses that not only reflect new advances in the science and conceptualization of mental disorders, but also reflect the needs of our patients. We encourage you to delve into the wealth of information contained within this site to become familiar with some of the advancements in scientific and clinical knowledge that will assist in making diagnoses more accurate, valid, and clinically useful. We also hope that this knowledge will pave the way for further research in these important areas.
Your input, whether you are a clinician, a researcher, an administrator, or a person/family member affected by a mental disorder, is important to us. We thank you for taking part in this historic process and look forward to receiving your feedback. "
- David J. Kupfer, M.D., DSM-5 Task Force Chair
- Darrel A. Regier, M.D., M.P.H., DSM-5 Task Force Vice-Chair
NOTE that the DSM-5 Task Force is inviting applicable professionals as well as the general public (those who are or have family affected by a mental disorder) to give feedback. Also, viewers will be able to submit comments until April 20, 2010. After that time, the site will be available for viewing only.
Jessica
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