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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

American psychiatric classification and diagnostic guide, in periodic editions

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Dec 19, 2025
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How do experts differentiate personality traits from diagnosable mental disorders in Trump's case?

Experts distinguish normal personality variation from diagnosable mental disorders by applying formal diagnostic criteria (DSM), assessing whether traits cause clinically significant distress or impai...

Dec 8, 2025
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What does research say about sexual orientation and prevalence of pedophilia among men?

Research estimates the prevalence of sexual attraction to prepubescent children among men is uncertain but generally low — studies and reviews place upper bounds around 3–5% in men and some nonreprese...