From "Pathological Gambling" to "Gambling Disorder:" Changes in the DSM-5
One of the most anticipated events in the mental health field was the publication of the fifth edition of the in May 2013. Many of the changes have caused great debate and “pathological gambling” is no exception, with substantial changes in its classification, the name of the disorder and number of symptoms required for a diagnosis. Are we ready for these changes? Jon E. Grant, J.D., M.D., M.P.H., professor, department of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience, University of Chicago School of Medicine, brought us up-to-date through this one-hour webinar on the rationale for the changes in the diagnostic code and the implications for assessing individuals with a “gambling disorder.”
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