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September 27, 2007

Dusting off an old paradigm: social construction
Full Story | News Archive | Topics: ADHD, diagnosis

An interesting discussion about the cultural significance of symptoms is taking place in the American Journal of Psychiatry (October issue). Responding to a study showing variable prevalence of ADHD, Dr. Olavo Amaral, Brazil, addresses the social construction of diagnostic categories.

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