DSM-5
the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition; a widely used system for classifying
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significant change
return to a single-axis diagnosis
personality disorders
the separation of personality disorders to Axis 2 under DMS-IV gave disorders undeserved status and misled people to think that they were untreatable. Clients for Axis 2 diagnosis can now easily find mental health treatment because it isn't seen as untreatable
medical conditions
no longer listed on separate axis; can be listed next to mental disorder. psychosocial and environmental stressors now listed alongside mental disorders and health issues
V codes
ICD-9-CM codes representing either factors that influence a person's health status or legitimate reasons for contacting the health facility when the patient has no definitive diagnosis or active symptom of any disorder (homelessness, divorce)
GAF score
global assessment of functioning; APA intends to replace; possible replacement is World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (36 items, self-administered)
under review
disorders and assessments under review found in Section 3
Section 2
22 broad diagnostic categories, medication-induced disorders
neurodevelopmental disorders
manifest during early development; intellectual disabilities, communication disorders, autism spectrum disorders (autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder), ADHD, specific learning disorders, motor disorders
Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders
psychotic symptoms: delusions, hallucinations, grossly disorganized/abnormal motor behavior, negative symptoms. Schizotypal personality disorder, delusional disorder, brief psychotic disorder, schizohreniform disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, substance/medication induced psychotic disorders, catatonic disorders
Bipolar and Related Disorders
disturbances in mood; cycling through stages of mania and/or depression. Rapid-cycling more often observed in children. Bipolar 1, bipolar 2, cyclothymic disorder, substance-medication induced
Depressive disorders
depressed mood; Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Anxiety Disorders
diagnosy by identifying cause of unease/fear; anxiety is significant when excessive or persistent over time; Separation anxiety, selective mutism, specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
involve obsessive thoughts and compulsive, uncontrollable behaviors; Obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding disorder, trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder), excoriation (skin-picking) disorder
Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders
impact of life events on emotional and physical well-being; Reactive attachment disorder, disinhibited social engagement disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, adjustment disorders [Show Less]