Call for Professionals for DSM Proposal & Submission
The International Misophonia Foundation is working on a draft proposal to submit “Misophonia” as a disorder in the DSM. We are looking for professionals (clinicians, researchers, etc) to help draft this proposal and initiate this submission. If you are interested in helping with this project, please email shaylynn@misophoniafoundation.com. We need all the help we can get. If you are not a researcher or clinician, please share this post to gain traction and awareness!
Sign this petition to share your voice on why misophonia belongs in the DSM and ICD.
DSM Process for New Disorders
To have a new disorder or changes to existing ones included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), you need to submit a proposal to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) with supporting evidence, which goes through a rigorous review process, including public comment and expert committee review, before being potentially approved by the APA Board of Trustees.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the process:
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Submission of Proposals:Individuals or groups can submit proposals to the APA, outlining the proposed new disorder or changes to existing ones.
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Types of Proposals:Proposals can range from minor corrections or clarifications to the diagnostic criteria or text, to entirely new disorders.
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Supporting Evidence:Proposals involving significant changes or new disorders require robust evidence, including research data, clinical observations, and other relevant information.
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Review Process:The APA’s Steering Committee, composed of experts in psychiatric nosology, research, and practice, reviews the proposals and assesses the supporting evidence.
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Public Comment:Proposals that are determined to have sufficient supporting evidence are posted for public comment.
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Steering Committee Recommendations:The Steering Committee makes recommendations based on the evidence and public comments, which are then forwarded to the APA Board of Trustees for approval.
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Approval:The APA Board of Trustees ultimately decides whether to include the proposed disorder or changes in the DSM.
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Resources:You can find detailed guidance on the submission process, including proposal forms and sample documents, on the Psychiatry.org website.