#dsm

#dsm

The DSM's overlapping symptoms across disorders and heterogeneity within diagnoses calls for a reevaluation of mental health classifications.

The DSM lacks a unifying theory for childhood psychiatric diagnoses.

Symptoms are weighted equally, ignoring risk or long-term outcomes.

Protective factors are absent, skewing diagnosis toward deficits.

Diagnosis is essential in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis to address real psychopathological issues.

While DSM has flaws, it remains vital for treatment guidance.