Episode 3  - DSM-5 Simply Explained. “Cautionary Statement for Forensic Use of DSM-5”

“Use of DSM-5 to assess the presence of a mental disorder by nonclinical, nonmedical, or otherwise insuffciently trained individuls is not advised. Nonclnical decision-makers should be cautioned that a diagnosis does not carry any necessary implications regarding the etiology or causes of the individual’s mental disorder or the individuals degree of control over behaviours thta may be assocaited with the disorder. Even when dimished control over the indivudal’s own behaviour is a feature of the disorder, having the diagnosis in itself does not demonstrate that a particular individual is (or was) unable to control his or her behaviour at a particular time.”

*“The American Psychiatric Association: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision. Washington, DC, American Psychiatric Association, 2022.Page 29.

Meanwhile:

“In 2010, the APA lauched a website devoted to the DSM-5 revision to facilitate public and professional input into DSM-5. All draft diagnosic criteriaand proposed changes in orgnisational were posted on www.dsm5.org for a 2 month comment period. Feedback totaled more than 8,000 submissions, which were systemically reviewed by each of the 13 work groups…”.

*“The American Psychiatric Association: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision. Washington, DC, American Psychiatric Association, 2022.Page 8.

Small Business Restriction here in Germany.

I do discuss the issue of my Business and the no-help concept here in Germany.

I know for certain that:

1 - If you don’t have a ND diagnosis you get 100% of business assistance

2 - If you have ONE official ND diagnosis you get 50% of business assistance

3 - If you have TWO official ND diagnosis you get 0% of business assitance

So it was not surprising when I went to a start-up company here in the area to be in the environment of 11 different businesses and actually be refused to take part. The representative that I spoke to told me he had done “Extentive research” on my business and this was a red flag, because no-one would normally admit that in conversation. The represetative also pushed me to get a “normal job” all the while I get calls from Neurodivergent individuals who phoned me when the 988 suidice hotlines were down in the USA and they had no-where to turn. I received three calls within the period of one week. I am an essential part of the ND community and working a “nornal job” means that people suffer unnecessarily. I also pointed out that I have been in burnout for the last 5 of my “normal jobs”. I concluded to this representative that I am not going into Burnout for the 6th time.

I hope you enjoy the episode.