Tag: Posttraumatic stress disorder
Emotional Distress Caused by Injury: Is this Medically Covered?
No one ever expects to be involved in an accident before their day is over, but unfortunately, the fact that there are 37.9 million emergency room visits for injuries every year proves that Americans don’t always get what they expect. People understand that if they’re involved in some sort of accident, there is a chance […]
Applying the DSM-V to Court Cases: Don’t Take the Diagnostic Bible Too Literally
If you’re a practicing psychologist or psychiatrist, then you probably don’t rely on DSM-V criteria too heavily when you’re making a diagnosis or constructing a treatment plan. The DSM-V is a guide, but with that guide you likely mix your experience and other scholarly research. The DSM has been cited in court opinions over 5,500 […]
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