Adult ADHD 3: The Missing Page in DSM
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This episode discusses the historical context of the DSM and its implications for diagnosing adult ADHD.
The modern DSM began as a short list of 12 well-validated diagnoses. But the list expanded as the authors changed the goals from validity to reliability. Lost in this history is a missing page that helps separate adult ADHD from its mimics. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 08/10/2026 Duration: 14 minutes, 39 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
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