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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, > >While I am excited about going through the DSM-IV, I >do not have a lot of time. I am completing my >dissertation project and working full-time. I plan to >graduate this summer. But I believe this forum is >extemely beneficial in light of the proposed >discussions. Who could say no to talking of the >newest"bible" of mental health. Focusing on childhood >disorders is one of my interest as I am the Clinical >Supervisor for a program working with mothers, babies >and children. > >I look forward to added to the discussion when I can. > >Take care. > >Jeannett

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