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The Dsm-5 And Criminal Defense: When Does A Diagnosis Make A Difference?, Nancy Haydt
The Dsm-5 And Criminal Defense: When Does A Diagnosis Make A Difference?, Nancy Haydt
Utah Law Review
In June 2013, the American Psychiatric Association published the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (“DSM-5”). The DSM-5 was intended to be an updated guidebook for the clinical diagnosis of mental disorders. It received mixed reviews from the mental health community. The reception from the forensic mental health community is likewise varied. The evolution of conceptualizing mental illness, its origins and treatment efficacy, may weaken the authority of the DSM and further confuse its application in forensic situations. This Article explores the possible effects of the DSM-5 in criminal cases.