DSM-5

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DSM-5

DSM-5 (pronunciation: dee-es-em-five), officially known as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, is the 2013 update to the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) classification and diagnostic tool. In the United States, the DSM serves as a universal authority for the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders.

Etymology

The term "DSM-5" is an abbreviation of the full title, "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition". The number "5" signifies that it is the fifth edition of the manual.

Overview

The DSM-5 is used by health professionals, social workers, and forensic and legal specialists to diagnose and classify mental disorders. The criteria are concise and explicit, intended to facilitate an objective assessment of symptom presentations in a variety of clinical settings - inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital, consultation-liaison, clinical, private practice, and primary care.

Related Terms

  • Mental Disorder: A mental disorder is a behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning.
  • American Psychiatric Association (APA): The APA is the main professional organization of psychiatrists and trainee psychiatrists in the United States, and the largest psychiatric organization in the world.
  • Psychiatric Diagnosis: Psychiatric diagnoses are a way of classifying mental health problems, helping doctors to predict symptoms and decide on a treatment plan.

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