The Future of DSM : Are Functioning and Quality of Life Essential Elements of a Complete Psychiatric Diagnosis?

2026/01/28 by Karen Drexler, Jonathan E. Alpert, Tami D. Benton +11 · 2 voices
Arts and Humanities · Medicine · Psychology · #Bipolar Disorder and Treatment #Mental Health and Psychiatry #Personality Disorders and Psychopathology

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Discussions

• 4.The Functioning and Quality of Life subcommittee of the @APAPsychiatric Future DSM SC reviewed the evidence for the inclusion of functioning and quality of life in psychiatric nosology and determine [bsky, 0 points, 1 comments]
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