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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a publication of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that provides a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders. It is used by clinicians, researchers, insurance companies, and policymakers in the United States and around the world.
The DSM-5 is the fifth and most recent edition of the DSM. It was published in May 2013 and is a significant revision of the previous edition, DSM-IV. The DSM-5 includes several changes, such as:
* The reorganization of some disorders
* The addition of new disorders
* The removal of some disorders
* Changes to the diagnostic criteria for some disorders
* The addition of dimensional measures of some disorders
The DSM-5 is a valuable tool for clinicians and researchers. It provides a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders. This can help to improve communication and collaboration among clinicians and researchers. It can also help to ensure that patients receive the most appropriate and effective treatment.
However, the DSM-5 is not without its critics. Some critics argue that the DSM-5 is too focused on categorical diagnoses and does not adequately address the individual needs of patients. Others argue that the DSM-5 is too influenced by the pharmaceutical industry.
Despite these criticisms, the DSM-5 is a widely used and influential document. It is an important tool for clinicians and researchers who are working to understand and treat mental disorders.
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