Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Abstract

The fifth edition of the <italic>Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders</italic> of the American Psychiatric Association is referred to as DSM-5<italic>™</italic>. DSM-5’s early predecessor, DSM-III, differed considerably from the first two editions. Its innovative incorporation of specified diagnostic criteria had a major impact on the field of mental health. In DSM-5, these criteria have been further updated to reflect the important gains in our understanding of mental disorders.