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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
Abstract: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a classification of mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). This entry discusses the current uses of the DSM, its history, the processes by which the DSM is developed and revised, the conceptual structure of the classification, and common criticisms. Endnotes
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“…The diagnosis of mental health and neurodegenerative disorders is an intricate and multifaceted process, which traditionally involves a combination of clinical evaluation, neuropsychological testing, biomarker analysis, and neuroimaging techniques. Clinicians rely on structured interviews and standardized questionnaires [23] to ascertain the presence of symptomatology consistent with diagnostic criteria, such as those outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) [17] or the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). Neuropsychological assessments [78] provide a quantitative measure of cognitive functions, including memory, attention, language, and executive function, which can be indicative of specific neurocognitive disorders.…”
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