Article written in reference to the following: https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/news-releases/apa-releases-roadmap-for-future-of-dsm (accessed February 10th 2026) The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has released a forward-looking roadmap outlining potential changes to the future of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Although no immediate revisions have been implemented, the document signals a significant conceptual shift in how psychi