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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Illnesses, or DSM-5, is the American Psychiatric Association’s professional guide to mental health conditions.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a formal classification of mental health disorders, featuring symptoms, diagnostic criteria, culture and gender-related...
DSM-5 Online Assessment Measures. Download fact sheets that cover changes in the new edition, updated disorders, and general information about the DSM–5.
DSM-5-TR criteria for substance use disorders help psychiatrists, psychologists, and other professionals diagnose drug-related problems. Learn about the 11 criteria.
For each disorder included in DSM, a set of diagnostic criteria indicates symptoms that must be present (and for how long) as well as a list of other symptoms, disorders, and conditions that must first be ruled out to qualify for a particular diagnosis.
It contains descriptions, symptoms, and other criteria for diagnosing mental health disorders. It also contains statistics such as a condition's typical age of onset, the development and course of the disorder, risks and prognostic factors, and other related diagnostic issues.
The DSM-5-TR is a valuable diagnostic tool, but it requires careful application. The key is to identify symptom clusters that match the criteria for a specific disorder. Assessing the duration, severity, and impact on functioning is crucial for the most appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
DSM-5-TR includes the fully revised text and references, updated diagnostic criteria and ICD-10-CM codes since DSM-5 was published in 2013. It features a new disorder, Prolonged Grief Disorder, as well as codes for suicidal behavior available to all clinicians of any discipline without the requirement of any other diagnosis.
To be diagnosed with major depression, a person's symptoms must fit the criteria outlined in the DSM-5. Feelings of sadness, low mood, and loss of interest in their usual activities must mark a change from a person's previous level of functioning and have persisted for at least two weeks.
APA is a national medical specialty society whose more than 36,000 physician members specialize in the diagnosis, treat-ment, prevention and research of mental illnesses, including substance use disorders. Visit the APA at www.psychiatry.org. For more information, please contact Eve Herold at 703-907-8640 or press@psych.org.