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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 22 MIN

Special Episode: The Future of DSM

from American Journal of Psychiatry Audio

In this special episode of AJP Audio, AJP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ned Kalin is joined by Dr. María Oquendo (Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia), chair of APA's Future DSM Strategic Committee to discuss a series of commentaries published in the May issue of the Journal discussing the strategic vision for the future of DSM. 00:39   Oquendo interview 03:07   Size of the response 04:18   Feedback 06:04   Incorporating the feedback 07:57   Emphasizing science with a title change for DSM 10:18   A living document 12:35   Changes from previous versions of DSM 16:08   Changes in documentation and coding 18:51   Lived experience 20:02   Working with AJP Links to the commentaries:  Initial Strategy for the Future of DSMMaría A. Oquendo, M.D., Ph.D., et al. The Future of DSM: A Report From the Structure and Dimensions SubcommitteeDost Öngür, M.D., Ph.D., et al. The Future of DSM: Are Functioning and Quality of Life Essential Elements of a Complete Psychiatric Diagnosis?Karen Drexler, M.D., et al. The Future of DSM: Role of Candidate Biomarkers and Biological FactorsBruce Cuthbert, Ph.D., et al. The Future of DSM: A Strategic Vision for Incorporating Socioeconomic, Cultural, and Environmental Determinants and IntersectionalityMilton L. Wainberg, M.D., et al. Transcript Be sure to let your colleagues know about the podcast, and please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to it. Subscribe to the podcast here. Listen to other podcasts produced by the American Psychiatric Association. Browse articles online. How authors may submit their work. Follow the journals of APA Publishing on Twitter. E-mail us at [email protected]

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