Tag: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

What does it mean to be crazy? We use the word loosely. In casual conversation we might say “He’s crazy” or “That’s insane!” but that doesn’t mean we really think the person is certifiable. Sometimes all it means is “He doesn’t agree with me.” What does it take to be formally diagnosed with a mental illness? Medical diagnoses like broken… READ MORE "Who’s Crazy Now? DSM-5 and the Classification of Mental Disorders"