Iterative Revision of the DSM: An Interim Report From the DSM-5 Steering Committee
Paul S Appelbaum1, Ellen Leibenluft1, Kenneth S Kendler1
1Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Appelbaum, Chair, DSM-5 Steering Committee); Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Maryland (Leibenluft, Vice-Chair, DSM-5 Steering Committee, Section on Mood Dysregulation and Neuroscience); Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics and Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond (Kendler, Vice-Chair, DSM-5 Steering Committee).
Abstract:
After the publication of DSM-5, the American Psychiatric Association moved to a model of iterative DSM revision. Proposals for changes-including addition and deletion of diagnostic categories-can be made whenever data become available to support these changes. Criteria for consideration of proposals and a multistage review process have been created. This Open Forum reports on the first 3 years' experience since the opening of the submission portal in late 2017. Changes to date include adoption of a new diagnostic category, clarification of existing diagnostic criteria and text, and inclusion of new nondiagnosis codes for suicidal and nonsuicidal self-injury.
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