Unit 1: Understanding abnormality and classification of mental disorders. Concept and nature of abnormality. Evolution of diagnostic system, classification of mental disorders (lat... Unit 1: Understanding abnormality and classification of mental disorders. Concept and nature of abnormality. Evolution of diagnostic system, classification of mental disorders (latest edition of DSM). Perspectives of abnormal behavior: Psychoanalytic, Biological, Behavioral, and Cognitive. Unit 2: Anxiety and related disorders. Diagnostic Criteria, Casual factors and Treatment: GAD, Specific Phobias, Social Phobias, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Selective Mutism. Unit 3: Eating and substance related disorders. Diagnostic Criteria, Casual factors and Treatment: Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating). Diagnostic Criteria, Casual factors and Treatment: Substance Related Disorders (Alcohol Related, Stimulant Related-Amphetamine and Cocaine; Cannabis Related). Unit 4: Childhood disorders. Diagnostic criteria, Casual factors and Treatment: ADHD. Diagnostic criteria, Casual factors and Treatment: Autism Spectrum Disorder. Diagnostic criteria, Casual factors and Treatment: Elimination disorders.
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The text outlines various units and topics related to mental disorders, including their definitions, classifications, diagnostic criteria, causal factors, and treatments. It covers theoretical perspectives and specific disorders under multiple categories such as anxiety, eating, and childhood disorders.
Answer
The latest edition of DSM is the DSM-5.
The DSM-5 is the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and enhances the understanding and classification of mental disorders.
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The DSM-5 is the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and enhances the understanding and classification of mental disorders.
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The DSM-5 is used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders, facilitating accurate diagnosis and treatment. It represents an evolution in the classification of mental disorders, reflecting current scientific understanding.
Tips
Avoid confusing the DSM-5 with other versions such as the ICD-11, which is another diagnostic tool.
Sources
- DSM-5 - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) - psychiatry.org
