To prepare: Read the Pillay (2010) blog post and the Paris (2015) chapter.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/debunking-myths-the-mind/201005/the-dangers-self-diagnosis

By Day 3

For this graded Discussion, share your background and your progress in social work training. Also relate your professional or personal experience with DSM-5 diagnosis. In your discussion, include responses to the following:

• Describe your progress in your social work training.
• Describe what exposure you have had to the DSM-5 or to mental health diagnosis.
• Explain the advantages of receiving an accurate diagnosis.
• Describe the problems that arise when individuals casually self-diagnose or diagnose those around them.