“Every time the DSM prepares for a new edition, there are countless groups lobbying to get their particular mental illness recognized by the diagnostic manual. Surely, this is a social and cultural phenomenon.”

American novelist and essayist, Siri Hustvedt is known for her introspective fiction blending art, psychology, and memory. Her work often explores the intersections of gender, perception, and the human mind, with novels like *The Blindfold* and *The Summer Without Men* earning critical acclaim.