Classifying Madness

A Philosophical Examination of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

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• Rachel Cooper

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188pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

• Psicologia

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Focusing on mental health classification, this comprehensive manual provides detailed descriptions and diagnostic criteria for a wide range of disorders, including common conditions like depression and anxiety, as well as controversial ones such as Mathematics Disorder and Caffeine Intoxication. Each entry follows a structured format, featuring a numerical code, prevalence information, and explicit criteria that patients must meet for diagnosis. While not designed for casual reading, it serves as an essential reference for understanding mental disorders and their complexities.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2010

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