Posts by Jonathan Raskin

DSM Attitudes Paper Published in Print

Published on: December 8, 2022 Author: Jonathan Raskin

Cover, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

The print version of my co-authored study of psychologist attitudes toward DSM and its alternatives appeared in the December 2022 issue of Professional Psychology: Research and Practice: Raskin, J. D., Maynard, D., & Gayle, M. C. (2022). Psychologist attitudes toward DSM-5 and its alternatives. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice,53(6), 553–563. https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000480 (preprint) Public Significance Statement This… Continue reading →

Psychologists Dissatisfied with DSM, Want Alternatives

Published on: August 18, 2022 Author: Jonathan Raskin

Cover of Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

I have co-authored a new research study with Drs. Doug Maynard and Michael Gayle that found psychologists overwhelmingly use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) but aren’t satisfied with it. The article was just published in Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Read the accepted prepublication version. Article details below. The article has already received media attention here.… Continue reading →

APA Panel on Diagnostic Alternatives

Published on: August 14, 2022 Author: Jonathan Raskin

Dr. Raskin presented at the 2022 American Psychological Association annual convention in Minneapolis as part of a symposium panel looking at DSM-5-TR and its alternatives. Chaired by clinical psychologist Todd DuBose, the panel included seminal representatives of various diagnostic approaches: Sarah Morris (Associate Head of Research Domain Criteria at the National Institute of Mental Health), Robert… Continue reading →

Interview on TalkTV About Serotonin Theory of Depression

Published on: July 27, 2022 Author: Jonathan Raskin

I appeared on British TV on July 23, 2022 to discuss a new study that says research doesn’t support the serotonin theory of depression.

Maladaptive Daydreaming: Is It a Mental Disorder?

Published on: May 5, 2022 Author: Jonathan Raskin

Check out my Psychology Today blog post on whether “maladaptive daydreaming” should be considered a mental disorder.

Presidential Address Published

Published on: February 19, 2022 Author: Jonathan Raskin

My Society for Humanistic Psychology (SHP) presidential address has been published in The Humanistic Psychologist as an advance online publication. SHP is Division 32 of the American Psychological Association. If you don’t have access to The Humanistic Psychologist, a preprint is available here. Citation Raskin, J. D. (2022). Using context-centered and person-centered therapies to unite a divided nation.… Continue reading →

2021 APA Virtual Convention Presentations

Published on: August 7, 2021 Author: Jonathan Raskin

Flyer for "Presidential Address: Using Humanistic Psychology to Unite a Divided Nation"

I’m participating in two presentations at this week’s virtual APA convention. Society for Humanistic Psychology Presidential Address: Using Humanistic Psychology to Unite a Divided Nation APA Collaborative Program: Moving Beyond the DSM-5? Leading Experts Outline and Discuss Cutting-Edge Alternatives Live Q&A sessions will be held in the Society for Humanistic Psychology virtual hospitality suite on Saturday,… Continue reading →

Primer on Alternatives to the DSM Appears in Print

Published on: June 14, 2021 Author: Jonathan Raskin

My primer on alternatives to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (co-authored with MS in mental health counseling alum Gabrielle Phillips) has been published in the April 2021 issue of Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Read the prepublication accepted draft here. Full reference and link to the article: Phillips, G., & Raskin, J. D. (2021).… Continue reading →

Why Do So Many Therapists Not Return Client Calls?

Published on: May 15, 2021 Author: Jonathan Raskin

Some therapists don’t return calls from prospective clients. This is not just unprofessional, it’s also unethical. Read about it in my latest Psychology Today blog post.

Humanistic Psychology Post-Pandemic

Published on: April 13, 2021 Author: Jonathan Raskin

My final Society for Humanistic Psychology presidential column examines how we can use humanistic psychology principles and practices to move forward together after the pandemic. Check it out here.