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DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
DSM (dee-es-em), or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, is a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that includes all currently recognized mental health disorders. The DSM provides a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders, which is used in the United States and to some extent internationally, by clinicians, researchers, psychiatric drug regulation agencies, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, and policy makers.
Etymology
The term "DSM" is an acronym for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The title reflects the manual's focus on providing diagnostic criteria for mental disorders, as well as statistical information about the prevalence of these disorders.
History
The DSM has been revised multiple times since it was first published in 1952. The current version, the DSM-5, was published in 2013. Each revision of the DSM has been a significant event in the field of psychiatry and mental health, often reflecting changes in societal attitudes towards mental health as well as advances in our understanding of mental disorders.
Use
The DSM is used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders. The manual provides descriptions, symptoms, and other criteria necessary for diagnosing mental disorders. It also includes information about the typical course of these disorders, age at onset, and the likelihood of co-occurring disorders.
Related Terms
- ICD (International Classification of Diseases): The ICD is a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases. The ICD and the DSM are the two main diagnostic manuals used by mental health professionals worldwide.
- Psychiatry: Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behaviour, cognition, and perceptions.
- Mental Health: Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
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