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Is psychiatry’s bible still in the dark ages?

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Kevin A. Barnes

New Scientist recently published an article1 describing the conflict that has emerged in American psychiatry over the upcoming revised version of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), frequently referred to as psychiatry’s bible. From my point of … Read the rest of this entry →

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On being an American

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Kevin A. Barnes

The Fourth of July is a great opportunity to reflect on what it means to be an American. And what more patriotic place to start our reflection than a movie called Stripes1? In the film, Bill Murray’s character gives a … Read the rest of this entry →

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