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DSM stands for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for mental disorders) and is a psychiatric manual. The IV stands for the edition in Roman numerals. In this case it is a four. The TR stands for Text Revision. The DSM-IV-TR is a revised version of the DSM-IV. In May 2013, the DSM-5 is released.
The handbook was prepared by the American Psychiatric Association and the first DSM was published in 1952. The reason was the international confusion about different syndromes in the literature. One author could very differently about a disease thought than the other, making it confusing to make a proper diagnosis. The DSM was to create a clearer picture and more unity. We succeeded, because this 'bible' of psychiatry is used over almost the entire world in mental health.
The DSM is a comprehensive handbook that makes nuances and exceptions, but in short, the foundation of the book consists of five different 'axes'. These points summarize the typical behaviors and conditions that occur in a specific diagnosis. The five axes are:
Diagnoses are rated along with which psychiatrists can refine their search. DSM also uses codes when the patient has a symptom of a particular mental illness, but that is not attributable itchy skin to it. An example is the V-code. For example, a divorce can create a depression, but because this depression by circumstances and not by a mental illness has been created, which has often not included in the diagnosis.
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