Special Episode: The Future of DSM

In this special episode of AJP Audio, AJP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ned Kalin is joined by Dr. María Oquendo (Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia), chair of APA's Future DSM Strategic Committee to discuss a series of commentaries published in the May issue of the Journal discussing the strategic vision for the future of DSM.

• 00:39   Oquendo interview
• 03:07   Size of the response
• 04:18   Feedback
• 06:04   Incorporating the feedback
• 07:57   Emphasizing science with a title change for DSM
• 10:18   A living document
• 12:35   Changes from previous versions of DSM
• 16:08   Changes in documentation and coding
• 18:51   Lived experience
• 20:02   Working with AJP

Links to the commentaries: 

• Initial Strategy for the Future of DSM
  María A. Oquendo, M.D., Ph.D., et al.
• The Future of DSM: A Report From the Structure and Dimensions Subcommittee
  Dost Öngür, M.D., Ph.D., et al.
• The Future of DSM: Are Functioning and Quality of Life Essential Elements of a Complete Psychiatric Diagnosis?
  Karen Drexler, M.D., et al.
• The Future of DSM: Role of Candidate Biomarkers and Biological Factors
  Bruce Cuthbert, Ph.D., et al.
• The Future of DSM: A Strategic Vision for Incorporating Socioeconomic, Cultural, and Environmental Determinants and Intersectionality
  Milton L. Wainberg, M.D., et al.

Transcript

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