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DSM-5; Should therapists cry? Sleep and mental illness

How will the new edition of the American Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders impact the UK? Plus new research into the link between sleep and mental illness.

The new edition of the American Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders will be launched later this month, Professor Simon Wessely discusses its potential impact in the UK.
A new survey discovers that 72% of therapists have cried during a therapy session, Claudia Hammond asks should therapists cry?
What is the link between sleep and mental illness? A study from Oxford University shows how chaotic sleep can be in people with schizophrenia.

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28 minutes

Chapters

  • The Diagnositic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)

    Professor Simon Wessely assesses the impact of the new DSM in the UK.

    Duration: 08:14

  • Should Therapists cry?

    A survey by Amy Blume-Marcovici revealed 72% of therapists had cried in a therapy session.

    Duration: 07:19

  • Sleep and Mental Illness

    New research from Oxford looks at the links between mental illness and sleep.

    Duration: 11:27

Broadcasts

  • Tue 7 May 2013 21:00
  • Wed 8 May 2013 15:30

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