Psychiatrists concerned about new DSM-5

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Redeye Collective
June 13, 2013
Redeye

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is published by the American Psychiatric Association. The publication of the new DSM-5 this spring has mental health professionals worried.  Brent Dean Robbins is Director of Psychology at Point Park University and co-chair of the International DSM-5 Response Committee. Brent Dean Robbins speaks with Redeye host Lorraine Chisholm.

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