Physical Illnesses May Soon Be Labeled “Mental Disorders”

 

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'In this piece, I want to discuss Somatic Symptom Disorder or SSD—a new diagnosis that’s been added to the DSM-5. It has garnered little attention. One exception is a recent article written by Allen Frances, M.D., “Mislabeling Medical Illness as Mental Disorder.” After you read this piece, I hope you’ll click on the link to Dr. Frances’ article. He has the best chance (via the number of “page views” on his piece and any comments you leave) to get your feedback to the APA before the DSM-5 goes to press. In my opinion, Somatic Symptom Disorder is a dangerous addition to the DSM-5.'

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