Why the title of the DSM-5-TR and not DSM-6?

Paul Appelbaum, MD of the DSM Steering Committee Chair, discusses why the title of the DSM-5-TR and not DSM-6, why it was necessary to do this revision, who was involved in the process, and more.

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