& The Far Future of DSMUnderstanding DSM
(The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association)
A 5-Part Video Podcast for Teachers & Parents (& other non-mental health professionals)
By Dr. Mac
& The Far Future of DSM
Dr. Mac's often humorous and always informative 45 minute video podcast presentation provides an overview of the text that is used by certified mental health professionals to diagnose mental health conditions, and assign one of the 365 labels. If you know a child or youth diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, BiPolar Disorder, Learning Disability, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or other DSM condition, find out how this diagnosis came to be, what comprises it, and how to intervene.
ONLY $5.99
Click to view excerpts from the DSM video (Dr. Mac narrates the 5 part video, but does not appear in it as he does in this 10 minute promotional clip)
This clip can also be viewed at Youtube.com(Search for "DSM: An Overview & Semi-Rational Analysis")
Who would benefit from this video series?
Staff development trainers in hospitals, clinics, special education settings, etc.
Educators who work with students who have DSM diagnoses
Parents of children with DSM diagnoses ... .... .. .......... .. ... ... ............................ ..... PayPal: Send payment to "DoctorMac@BehaviorAdvisor.com" with a message that includes your e-mail address.
Mental health workers who wish to inform their collegues about DSM
University students in Psychology, Social Work, & Special Education
Professors (to assign as a resource for their students)
The Content
Part 1 (8:04): Introduction & Overview
"Do Now" activity to prepare for the video
Greeting from Dr. Mac
Discussion of historical treatments for mental illness
Why do we us the DSM? Purposes & Benefits
Labels: Benefits & Drawbacks
ICD-Chapter 5: The other manual used in many parts of the world
Alignment between DSM and ICD-Chapter 5
Part 2 (8:49): Arriving at a Diagnosis & Educator Involvement
Theoretical models
The 5 axes on which individuals are rated
Professionals who are credentialed to make diagnoses based on the DSM
(Lack of) Educator role &involvement in the diagnostic process
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Part 3 (9:41): Changes, Past, Present, & Future
How the present version of DSM came to be
Past diagnoses & treatments now gone
The organizational system of the manual
Proposed changes to the organizational system
The Chinese variation of DSM
Misuse of the manual & fraudulent claims
The influence of Freud
ADHD in children & adults
Part 4 (9:14): Toward DSM 5 & Beyond
Changes in diagnoses
The future of Aspergers disorder
Gender Identity Disorder name change
Bi-Polar disorder in children & adults
The far future of DSM
Part 5 (6:13): Addendum
-A point by point identification of how the Chinese Manual differs from the standard DSM
-An overview of "Multiple Personality Disorder" & changes to its label & diagnostic criteria.
-Summation
A great deal at $5.99!
AND another bonus!
Send Dr. Mac an e-mail requesting any two of the 21 DSM diagnoses shown on the list at the end of the Addendum. He'll send you powerpoint slide shows on those conditions. They contain a case study of a youngster, before describing how his/her actions align with the DSM condition. Suggestions for interventions are then provided.
If you work with youngsters with emotional &/or behavioral challenges, you need to know this material!
Here it is... in an affordable & interesting format.
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