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Ruth Setlak's avatar

I really think this would ideal. I'd love to help . The DSM is symptom based, without assessing WHY those sx are happening. So weird. And, we are all supposed to be not diagnosing anything that could be better explained by a medical diagnosis. However, of course, no-one looks. I like the categories you've outlined.

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Suzannah Alexander's avatar

I really appreciate that! The “why” is the missing piece, and the categories I’ve outlined are designed to make sure we don’t skip it. I’d love to chat about ways you could help bring this forward. If it's ok, I'll send you a message where we could talk more.

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Your Future Psychiatrist's avatar

I don't really like the DSM and a lot of psychiatrists don't. I think the new generation of psychiatrists will sort of change the field to promote this very question.

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Suzannah Alexander's avatar

That would be great. I'd love to see my ideas tested out.

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