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Michael B. First (born 1956) is an American psychiatrist who focuses on diagnostic criteria for . He is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University. First was one of the editors of DSM-IV-TR, the Editor of Text and Criteria for the DSM-IV, and the editor of the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV. He also served as consultant to the World Health Organization for the revision of ICD-11.
First frequently writes on diagnostic criteria, particularly diagnostic controversies. He has written on several of these controversies, including depression,Carey, Benedict (April 3, 2007). Many Diagnoses of Depression May Be Misguided, Study Says. New York Times eating disorders,Goode, Erica (October 24, 2000). Watching Volunteers, Experts Seek Clues to Eating Disorders. New York Times and desire for amputation or paralysis, calling it body integrity identity disorder.Henig, Robin Marantz (March 22, 2005). At War With Their Bodies, They Seek to Sever Limbs. New York Times
He has provided expert opinion and testimony on several high-profile cases, including the federal trial of the accused Al Qaeda terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui.Roberts, Joel (April 19, 2006). Victims' Kin Take Stand For Moussaoui. CBS News First co-authored Am I Okay?: A Layman's Guide to the Psychiatrist's Bible with psychiatrist Allen Frances.Frances A, First MB (2000). Am I Okay?: A Layman's Guide to the Psychiatrist's Bible. Simon and Schuster,
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