Everything on Diagnostic Frameworks

The DSM prioritized diagnostic reliability to satisfy insurance and pharmaceutical needs, but this has not translated into clinical validity or better patient outcomes.

Impact: Understanding this distinction is crucial for healthcare providers and policymakers to avoid over-reliance on categorical diagnoses that may not reflect underlying pathology.

— from Psychiatry Crisis: Diagnostic Flaws and Pharma Limits · Lex Fridman Podcast· Sep 17, 2026