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TM99

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1. Might be an interesting project,

Reply to HereSince1628 (Original post)

Sun May 5, 2013, 01:47 PM

May 2013

however, it will likely take about 60 to 80 years before it is at the level of accuracy, assessment, use, and experience to replace something like the DSM.

I do not think it will ever fully explain human psychological behavior to reduce us merely to biology, genetics, imaging, etc.

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Director:Nat'l Inst. of Mental Health will walk away from DSM criteria [View all] HereSince1628 May 2013 OP

Might be an interesting project, TM99 May 2013 #1

First, I don't think the intent is to discard all of psychiatry and start over, HereSince1628 May 2013 #2

Second, I somewhat agree that understanding underlying physiology may not capture the entire HereSince1628 May 2013 #3

Boston.com responds:Mental illness still hurts, no matter what you call it HereSince1628 May 2013 #4