The Philosophy Behind the DSM-5
The Philosophy Behind the DSM-5
The Philosophy Behind the DSM-5
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DEFINING MENTAL<br />
Ignore <strong>the</strong> problem (WHO)<br />
Vague wording<br />
DISORDERS (Kendell)<br />
Operational definitions with unambiguous rules of application<br />
Evaluative, normative social constructs, mental disorders are simply<br />
problems about which we are consulted<br />
Kendell, 1986<br />
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