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>>Hey, >> >>I thought this would be a wonderful avenue for >>critical discussion about the diagnostic criteria >>established in the DSM-IV. While the information in >>the manual is considered to be "law" within the field, >>there are areas that many feel to be problematic in >>assessment and diagnosis. >> >>I am open to your choice of topics (ie. disorders). >>If none are suggested, I will begin the discussions >>shortly after the new year. The plan is to work >>through the manual and analyze its utility and >>accuracy. The application of the criteria may include >>mock patient analysis. These "patients" may be from >>any racial, ethnic, or cultural background. It is up >>to you. >> >>I am very excited about this new venture. I hope you >>find this new addition thought provoking and useful. >> >>Tammy > >dear Tammy >I do voluntary pension advocacy for australian war >veterans. My query is. "can the symptons for PTSD or >behaviour traits also include a eating disorder." I >am doing a widows pension whereby the vet passed away >as result of obesity causing diabetics. I was looking >for a connection to his military enviroment (mental >disorder) that would change his diet and quantity of >diet habits that lead to obesity. I am still trying >to get a look at the DSM-IV which is recognised as >basis in law in our claims system. >thank you.

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