Since it was first published in 1952, the DSM has been the has been the diagnostic bible for many psychiatrists. Each time the manual is updated, new conditions are introduced, often amid much controversy. DSM-5, the latest edition published on Saturday, is one of the most controversial yet. Many conditions we’re now familiar with were Read more
A study has found Island youths who have been born outside the Pacific or who have migrated to countries such as New Zealand, Australia or the United States, are much more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety. According to Dr Siale Foliaki, New Zealand’s first Tongan consultant psychiatrist, who was involved in the study, “People Read more