ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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Trained professionals (psychologist and counselors) do it
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The DSM-5
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Research Papers
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Intuition
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a tool used by mental health professionals for the official diagnosis and classification of mental disorders.
Detailed explanation-2: -DSM-5-TR contains the most up-to-date criteria for diagnosing mental disorders, along with extensive descriptive text, providing a common language for clinicians to communicate about their patients.
Detailed explanation-3: -Instead, the DSM-5 lists categories of disorders along with a number of different related disorders. Example categories in the DSM-5 include anxiety disorders, bipolar and related disorders, depressive disorders, feeding and eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and personality disorders.
Detailed explanation-4: -These diagnostic codes are derived from the coding system used by all U.S. health-care professionals, known as the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM).
Detailed explanation-5: -Therapists use the DSM-5 to: Identify and diagnose mental health conditions. Differentiate between similar diagnoses and ensure that the most appropriate treatment is provided. Identify the proper diagnosis for submitting claims to health insurance companies so clients can receive coverage for their sessions.