Allen Frances
Allen J. Frances is an American psychiatrist and Professor Emeritus at Duke University School of Medicine.
He is renowned for chairing the task force that developed the DSM-IV, a widely-used manual for diagnosing mental disorders.
Frances has contributed significantly to the field of psychiatry through his work on personality disorders and as the founding editor of two prominent psychiatric journals.
His expertise in mental health and diagnostic criteria has made him a respected voice in discussions about societal issues and their psychological implications, as evidenced by his book on American society and politics.
