Arlington, VA, March 2 (compiled from AP reports)-Officials at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) confirmed today that their national headquarters had been taken over by "very, very large English and literature teachers," according to a spokesperson for APA President, Dr Alan Schatzberg. Schatzberg himself was unavailable for comment and was reported to be in seclusion "…brushing up his S
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March 4, 2010
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American Psychiatric Association Urges Elimination Of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy In The Military
The American Psychiatric Association is calling for the U.S. military to abandon the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, which allows sexual orientation to be used as a reason to dismiss individuals from the armed services. "The U.S. should repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and allow capable men and women to serve without regard to sexual orientation," said APA President Alan F...
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December 11, 2009
DSM-5 Publication Date Moved To May 2013 - American Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association revised the timeline for publishing the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, moving the anticipated release date to May 2013. "Extending the timeline will allow more time for public review, field trials and revisions," said APA President Alan Schatzberg, M.D...
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Publication of new DSM diagnostic manual put back
The American Psychiatric Association has announced that it has put back the publication of the forthcoming 'DSM 5' revision of the influential diagnostic manual of mental disorders back one year to May 2013.The press release, available online as a pdf, notes:"Extending the timeline will allow more time for public review, field trials and revisions," said APA President Alan Schatzberg, M.D. "The A
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