Experts Call for DSM-6 to Address Algorithm Role in Eating Disorders
Source Summary
Mental health experts argue that the next Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), expected in 2030, should address the role of digital environments and algorithms in eating disorders. The experts contend that current diagnostic criteria do not adequately account for how algorithmic content exposure affects patients with eating disorders.
Why it matters
The DSM is the primary diagnostic reference for mental health professionals worldwide, so its inclusion of algorithm-related factors could reshape how eating disorders are clinically understood and treated.
