1. Why you think that the DSM is a useful tool for diagnosing mental disorders? Why or why not?
2. What criticisms you have of the DSM? What are its strong points?
3. Let's get to know each other!
   • Discuss how you intend to use the DSM in your future social work practice. If you do not plan to engage in direct micro/clinical practice, how might you utilize your knowledge regarding the DSM and its role in mental health to further expand or utilize your macro skills.
   • Discuss how social work found you! You can share a variety of items here- what may have brought you into a MSW program, how you found social work (or how it found you!), or what you plan to do after you graduate with your degree.