Understanding Mental Disorders
Dr. Brewer is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, CEO and President of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, Editor-in-Chief of Psychiatric News, the newspaper of the American Psychiatric Association and a member of the Editorial Advisory Group for Understanding Mental Disorders." Dr. Brewer and Dr. Borenstein discuss the history and use of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual as well as the APA's newest publication: "Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to DSM-5®. This consumer guide is for anyone who has been touched by mental illness. Dr. Borenstein discusses this plan-english guide that includes descriptions of behaviors and disorders, when to seek help, and how to get the right
care.