The American Psychiatric Association (APA) publishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The DSM is used to diagnose mental and behavioral conditions. The fifth edition, the DSM-5, was released on May 18, 2013 and it has replaced DSM-4.
The DSM changes periodically throughout the years to reflect new research and ongoing psychiatric practice. The criteria are changed to improve the accuracy of the diagnoses and to allow clinicians the ability to describe specific symptoms seen in individuals. The DSM does not provide information as to the cause of mental disorders.
The DSM-5 classifies and defines clinically significant disturbance in behavior, emotional regulation, or cognitive function that is associated with
The DSM changes periodically throughout the years to reflect new research and ongoing psychiatric practice. The criteria are changed to improve the accuracy of the diagnoses and to allow clinicians the ability to describe specific symptoms seen in individuals. The DSM does not provide information as to the cause of mental disorders.
The DSM-5 classifies and defines clinically significant disturbance in behavior, emotional regulation, or cognitive function that is associated with