Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Anxiety disorders are a subgroup of mental disorders that are characterized by the general state of dread that one will feel in the response of the absence of danger. In the east, anxiety disorder rates are being documented as being between nine and sixteen percent. However, in the United States of America, the occurrence of anxiety disorders is roughly twenty-nine percent and approximately nineteen million of the American population have been diagnosed with this condition annually. Anxiety…

Depression is a mental disorder that can be characterized by feelings of worthlessness, guilt, sadness, helplessness, and hopelessness. It causes severe symptoms that can drastically affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. In contrast to normal sadness or the grief accompanying the loss of a loved one, clinical depression is far more persistent and severe. It is known to be accompanied by a variety of related symptoms, including disturbances…

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is characterized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th Ed.; American Psychiatric Association; 2013) by “a pattern of behavior, present in multiple settings, that can result in performance issues in social, educational, or work settings,” due to hyperactivity, inattention, or both. The three subtypes in which the diagnosis criteria is split into are: the inattentive subtype, the hyperactive-impulsive subtype, and the…

Psychopathy is defined as “a mental disorder in which an individual manifests amoral and antisocial behavior, lack of ability to love or establish meaningful personal relationships, extreme egocentricity, failure to learn from experience, etc.”(Dictionary). Psychopaths are found in every country, belong to every race, and the majority are men. “According to research studies, approxmently1 in 100 people are psychopaths, who blend into society and they probably exhibited signs of the condition at…

well, with or without their mental illness and its effect on their life (Mental Health Commission, 2001). Recovery begins when a person develops a mental illness, and can be hindered easily in the early stages (Stanton & Tooth, 2010). This case study will discuss barriers to Kylie’s recovery, including lacking formal diagnosis, stigma and discrimination, lack of support, and poor coping mechanisms. Ethical, legal, and family aspects will also be discussed. As a mental health nurse, the “Real…

Major Depressive Disorder Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder that is caused by extreme and repetitious feelings of desperation, worthlessness, and discouragement. Most of these feelings are known to cause impaired emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physical functioning or performance. (NEED CITATION) Major or clinical depression is commonly diagnosed with those who have the symptoms every day for at least two weeks. DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) is a common tool…

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) provides a plethora of disorders that can be critiqued. However, in this paper I will discuss body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) along with a focus on Muscle Dysphoria (MD). The DSM-V publication defines body dysmorphic disorder in the same fashion as the previous DSM- IV edition. However, delusional variants of the disorder are no longer coded as both delusional disorder, somatic type, and body dysmorphic disorder; in the DSM-V…

more common than you think. In fact, 18 million adults suffer from a drinking disorder (WebMD). Even more alarmingly 85,000 children ages 12 to 17 suffer from a drinking disorder (Shivani, Goldsmith, and Anthenelli, 2002). Alcoholism is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) under substance abuse and is a unique disorder because it can also be considered more of an addiction than a disorder. It is also considered to be the fourth biggest health problem in the…

Diagnosis: 301.13 (F34.0). Other specified Cyclothymic Disorder with insufficient duration and symptoms. Justification: In correlation of Criteria A in the DSM 5, Honey Bare experienced many periods with hypomanic symptoms and enjoyed just about everything she did. Every couple of months, Honey Bare would experience a week or two of not enjoying anything at all (Anhedonia). Criteria E examines the fact that the diagnosis of Cyclothymic Disorder cannot be diagnosed if there are effects of a…

needs for patients. The aspect of the American health system that deals with the illnesses of the mind is referred to as the Mental Health system. This system has been around since the late 18th century and has become a major aspect of the American health system. The system is made up of doctors, nurses and aides, and have facilities throughout the United States. Because, mental health is a relatively new aspect of health care, and professionals are still learning about how the mind works, the…