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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December 11, 2009
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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June 20, 2009
New American Psychiatric Association Prez: We Want Money
In a recent speech, incoming American Psychiatric Association president Alan Schatzberg was quoted as saying:"As the recent attacks on APA and leaders of the profession have occurred, it has struck me that some of the detractors in the press have voiced concern that some folks have earned too good a living, often by doing presentations," he said. "I have heard from colleagues and directly from on
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New American Psychiatric Association Prez: We Want Money
In a recent speech, incoming American Psychiatric Association president Alan Schatzberg was quoted as saying:"As the recent attacks on APA and leaders of the profession have occurred, it has struck me that some of the detractors in the press have voiced concern that some folks have earned too good a living, often by doing presentations," he said. "I have heard from colleagues and directly from on
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