The current edition of theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-5) lists 10 personality disorders, including antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. The National Institute of Mental Heal...
An Overview of the DSM-5This presentation provides an overview of the DSM-5, focusing on the changes from DSM-IV.Timothy ThomasonChi Sigma Iota, Beta Alpha Chapter
2.3Comparison of DSM-IV and DSM-5: first empirical studies A number of studies have compared theDSM-5and DSM IV-TR classification systems. A retrospective study found few differences between them in terms of sensitivity but demonstrated an improved specificity of the DSM-5 criteria for AS and ...
The DSM-5 offers many changes in the criteria and categories used in clinical diagnosis. The provocative and sometimes controversial nature of the changes has enlivened debate in the mental health field about how we should best understand our clients. I selectively survey what is new in DSM-5,...
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) by sexual interest/arousal disorder. Desire for sexual activity is significantly reduced or absent, often including an absence of sexual thoughts or fantasies. Low libido affects women of all ages, with a peak in associated distress at...
Alexithymia is considered both a cognitive and a personality trait, although it has not been classified as a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) (APA, 2013; De Gennaro et al., 2002). The characteristic problems caused by ...
While people commonly refer to problematic substance use as 'substance abuse,' the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM-5-TR) no longer uses this term. It is considered stigmatizing, soit is now preferred to use languagesuch as 'substance misuse,' 'substance use disord...
An analysis of all applications for sex reassignment surgery in Sweden, 1960-2010: prevalence, incidence, and regrets. Arch. Sex. Behav. 43, 1535–1545 (2014). Article PubMed Google Scholar Lawrence, A. A. Gender assignment dysphoria in the DSM-5. Arch. Sex. Behav. 43, 1263–1266 (...
Overview of Mood Disorders - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.
Substance abuse can be defined as a pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes. Learn more about the types of commonly misused drugs.