Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association, 1994. 912 pp. $54.95 hardcover; ISBN 0-89042-061-0; $42.95 paperback, ISBN 0-89042-062-9

Social Work ◽  
1995 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Piña Baena ◽  
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Antonio Manuel Ramírez Ojeda ◽  
Celia Muñoz Cauqui ◽  
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Descripción del caso Varón de 46 años con orientación diagnóstica de Trastorno Depresivo Moderado y Trastorno Mixto de la personalidad, junto con consumo de diversos tóxicos. (1) De manera insidiosa, superpuesto al cuadro afectivo, comienza con sintomatología sensoperceptiva en forma de alucinaciones auditivas, con gran repercusión afectiva y conductual (2). Exploración Colaborador y orientado. Discurso coherente y fluido. Ánimo bajo y clínica ansiosa. Irritabilidad y suspicacia, marcada tendencia al aislamiento, con abandono de autocuidados. Fenómenos sensoperceptivos ‘algunas veces escucho a mi madre...falleció hace años’. Hiporexia reactiva e insomnio de conciliación. Evolución De novo, aparecen síntomas de la esfera psicótica, con gran repercusión conductual (aislamiento y abandono de autocuidados), impresionando de reactivos al consumo de tóxicos. Ante esta situación se indica tratamiento antipsicótico, añadiendo aripiprazol oral, y posteriomente de liberación prolongada mensual. Existe una mejoría clínica evidente, con una ganancia en la funcionalidad diaria objetivable. Juicio clínico Trastorno Depresivo Moderado (F32.1) y Trastorno Mixto de la personalidad (F61). Discusión Se ha evidenciado la comorbilidad entre el trastorno por uso de sustancias y situaciones tales como síntomas de corte psicótico, suponiendo, en determinadas ocasiones, situación de gran angustia y repercusión para dichos sujetos (3). En esta línea, es importante poder garantizar la abstinencia a tóxicos, además de plantear un tratamiento farmacológico y psicoterapéutico que pueda mejorar dicha sintomatología. En el caso presentado, existe una mejoría clínico y funcional del mismo evidente y llamativa. Bibliografía (1) American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. 4. Washington, DC: Author; 2000. text rev (2) Falkai P. Delusional disorders due to medical conditions or substance abuse. WPA Journal volume 2 supplement 1. 2003 (3) Bowden-Jones O, Iqbal MZ, Tyrer P, Seivewright N, Cooper S, Judd A, Weaver T. Prevalence of personality disorder in alcohol and drug services and associated comorbidity. Addiction 99[10], 1306-1314. 2004


2006 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerald Nestadt ◽  
Fang-Chi Hsu ◽  
Jack Samuels ◽  
O. Joseph Bienvenu ◽  
Irving Reti ◽  
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Author(s):  
John A. Saliba

In “Psychology and the New Religious Movements,” John Saliba begins by contrasting psychology/psychiatry’s traditional antagonism toward religion with the newer, more positive approach reflected in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (1994). After a brief survey of relevant studies, he then explores the problems involved with psychological approaches to members of new religions through the example of studies of followers of Bhagwan Rajneesh. He concludes by outlining a series of unresolved issues regarding the psychology of NRM membership.


1992 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy M. Osberg

This article describes a demonstration that simulates a verbal encounter with a person experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia. Unannounced, the instructor launches into a monologue that illustrates the disordered thought and speech of a person with schizophrenia. The monologue contains examples of the most common schizophrenic disturbances in the content and form of thought described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (3rd ed., rev. [DSM-III-R]; American Psychiatric Association, 1987). Students in introductory and abnormal psychology classes find the demonstration engaging and useful.


2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (8) ◽  
pp. 932-948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Roy ◽  
Marie-Pier Rivest ◽  
Dahlia Namian ◽  
Nicolas Moreau

Since its initial publication, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has been the object of criticism which has led to regular revisions by the American Psychiatric Association. This article analyses the debates that surrounded the publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Building on the concepts of public arenas and reception theory, it explores the meaning encoded in the manual by audiences. Our results, which draw from a thematic analysis of traditional and digital media sources, identify eight audiences that react to the American Psychiatric Association’s narrative of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.): conformist, reformist, humanist, culturalist, naturalist, conflictual, constructivist and utilitarian. While some of their claims present argumentative polarities, others overlap, thus challenging the idea, often presented in academic publications, of a fixed debate. In order to further discuss on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, we draw attention to claims that ‘travel’ across different communities of audiences.


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