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Diagnosing the DSM - New York Times

Diagnosing the DSM New York Times It succeeded on the adult side, but failed to anticipate or control the faddish over-diagnosis of autism, attention deficit disorders and bipolar disorder in children that has since occurred. Indeed, the DSM is the victim of its own success and is ... and more »

Study: Why Attention Deficit Disorder Is Over-Diagnosed - The Atlantic

The Atlantic

Study: Why Attention Deficit Disorder Is Over-Diagnosed The Atlantic In three out of the four cases, the described symptoms and circumstances did not fulfill ADHD diagnostic criteria. The gender of the child was included as a variable as well, resulting in eight cases. RESULTS: Many mental health practitioners seem to ... ADD Is Over-Diagnosed…And A Convenient 'Out' For Lazy Parents And TeachersBlissTree all 8 news articles »

Chiropractic—Breakthrough Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity ... - PR Web (press release)

Chiropractic—Breakthrough Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity ... PR Web (press release) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) afflicts an estimated three to four million children, and probably even more adults. It is most often thought of as a medical disorder requiring medical treatment, namely mind-altering drugs such as ... and more »

Is Adult ADHD Linked to Addiction? - PsychCentral.com

PsychCentral.com

Is Adult ADHD Linked to Addiction? PsychCentral.com By Natalie Jeanne Champagne The prevalence of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) greatly exceeds the prevalence of this diagnosis among the adult population. This could be, perhaps, because the disorder is more ... and more »

DSM-5 Field Trials Generate Mixed Results - Medscape

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DSM-5 Field Trials Generate Mixed Results Medscape Diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children were found to be very reliable. Conditions that did not do well included major depressive disorder ... Trouble at the Heart of Psychiatry's Revised Rule BookScientific American (blog) Autism Criteria Critics Blasted by DSM-5 LeaderMedPage Today all 90 news articles »