Abstract
The DSM-5 is expected to be released in May 2013. Much new knowledge about psychiatric disorders has emerged since then and it was thought that most of this would be incorporated into the new classification. The descriptive approach of the DSM IV has been retained in the DSM-5 and it still remains primarily a syndromal classification system. The DSM-5 includes several new categories such as attenuated psychosis and mixed anxiety disorder in Section III as disorders which need further study. The personality disorder category has undergone major changes including the provision for identification of personality traits. Diagnostic criteria of some older categories have been changed with the removal of the bereavement exclusion criteria for diagnosing depression leading to much discussion. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v3i1.4451 SL J Psychiatry 2012; 3 (1):1-2
Highlights
The personality disorder category has undergone major changes including the provision for identification of personality traits
Diagnostic criteria of some older categories have been changed with the removal of the bereavement exclusion criteria for diagnosing depression leading to much discussion
Much new knowledge about psychiatric disorders has emerged since and it was thought that most of this would be incorporated into the new classification
Summary
The personality disorder category has undergone major changes including the provision for identification of personality traits. Diagnostic criteria of some older categories have been changed with the removal of the bereavement exclusion criteria for diagnosing depression leading to much discussion. An aetiological classification requires more knowledge on the pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders than what is currently known. The DSM III diagnostic system adopted a descriptive approach in which disorders were characterized in terms of symptoms that could be elicited by patient report, direct observation, and measurement [2].
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
