Respectfully, the DSM is not inerrant. It is a document produced in a political environment by people with vested interests and points of view. It does not convey Truth or facts, rather a scientifically informed, culturally framed description of human behaviors and experiences considered disordered at this point in time. Homosexuality used to be considered a mental illness. It is not, in the U.S., anymore.
With many conditions in the DSM, research continues and differences of opinion drive debate.
"that said if you do not care whether the material you read is factual or contains misleading information/ not up to date/ ....there is an extensive book list that everyone here on psych central has been adding to that I was pointed to..."
The facts I care about are the facts of my daily life and ideas that can help me live better alone and I relation to others.
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