|
|
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the psychiatric bible, the most widely used sourcebook for psychiatrists across the world. If you were ever given a psychiatric label, the DSM was likely the source.
An activist against the harm caused by these labels, Dr. Paula J. Caplan is a clinical and research psychologist, author of books and plays, playwright, actor, and director. Currently, she is Visiting Scholar at the Pembroke Center at Brown University and Adjunct Professor at Washington College of Law, American University. She is former Full Professor of Applied Psychology and Head of the Centre for Women's Studies in Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and former Lecturer in Women's Studies and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. She was chosen by the American Psychological Association as "an eminent woman psychologist."
Her books include "Bias in Psychiatric Diagnosis," "The Myth of Women's Masochism" and "They Say You're Crazy: How Psychiatrists Decide Who's Normal", about her involvement with the DSM as a consultant during the preparations of the fourth edition of the manual. She spoke with Pierre Loiselle about the DSM, the politics of psychiatric labels, and bias in psychiatric diagnosis.
Recorded, produced and transcribed by Pierre Loiselle. Artwork by Peter Kuper. Special thanks to Support Coalition International/Mindfreedom.
|
|
| For functional questions or concerns regarding this website contact webmaster info@orlandodesign.ca or visit www.creativeforeveryone.com directly.
|
|
related links
Paula Caplan's Homepage
LINK
Pharmaceuticals & the Bio-Medical Model of Mental Health with Bob Whitaker, Elliot Valenstein, Paula Caplan
AUDIO
Paula Caplan speaking at the opening of conference on"Activism for Human Rights in Mental Health.
AUDIO
Support Coalition International
LINK
International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology
LINK
|
|
