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Study Reveals Gender Gaps in DSM-5-TR Contributors

11/12/2025

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The study on the DSM-5-TR contributors finds gender and geographic disparities, with nearly 70% men and about 40% of psychiatrists in 2023 being women.
The underrepresentation of women in high-ranking positions underscores the need for equitable DSM representation.
Three states—New York, California, and Massachusetts—accounted for 43.9% of contributors; some diverse states had none.
The study calls for increased transparency and a reinstatement of disclosure policies to address conflicts of interest.

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Story summary

The study on the DSM-5-TR contributors finds gender and geographic disparities, with nearly 70% men and about 40% of psychiatrists in 2023 being women.
The underrepresentation of women in high-ranking positions underscores the need for equitable DSM representation.
Three states—New York, California, and Massachusetts—accounted for 43.9% of contributors; some diverse states had none.
The study calls for increased transparency and a reinstatement of disclosure policies to address conflicts of interest.