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Depression: Biological or Psychological?

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They could not distinguish one disorder from another physiologically, neurologically, or genetically; they could not specify biomarkers for any of the mental disorders; and the kappa statistical values pertaining to the reliability of their diagnoses were even worse than those for DSM-III.

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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

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DSM-5 (2013) moved away from listing specific events and focused more on the subjective experience, including responses to threats of death, serious injury, or violence. It is a serious disorder, reflecting the deep psychological scars left by genuine trauma. It also introduced separate criteria for children and teens.