Download fact sheets that cover changes in the new edition, updated disorders, and general information about the DSM–5.

Oct 14, 2022 · What is the purpose of the DSM-5? The first step in treating any health condition — physical or mental — is accurately diagnosing the condition. That’s where the DSM-5 comes in. It …

Nov 9, 2025 · Published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the DSM-5 covers all categories of mental health disorders for both adults and children. It contains descriptions, …

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), is the 2013 update to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the taxonomic and diagnostic tool …

Oct 19, 2025 · What Is the DSM-5 and What Does It Diagnose? The DSM-5 is used worldwide to diagnose mental disorders but does not include treatment guidelines. The DSM-5 categorizes 298 …

This overview and summary of the DSM-5-TR revisions is focused on commonly diagnosed mental disorders and other conditions and serves as a guide and resource for counselors preparing for …

The phrase “general medical condition” is replaced in DSM-5 with “another medical condition” where relevant across all disorders. These classification changes will help providers with the transition to …

Specifically, the DSM-5-TR contains revised criteria for more than 70 disorders, a new diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder, more specific language to avoid confusion, and diagnostic criteria intended …

For the various forms of phobias and anxiety disorders, DSM-5 removes the requirement that the subject (formerly, over 18 years old) "must recognize that their fear and anxiety are excessive or …

Aug 2, 2012 · DSM-5 - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics