The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th ed., Text Revision, or DSM-IV, contains several categories of depression disorders and their diagnostic criteria, intended as guidelines for clinicians. According to "Synopsis of Psychiatry", the most...
Differences between DSM-III, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and DSM-IV radically changed the way clinicians diagnose mental disorders. DSM-III, published in 1980 and revised in 1987 introduced numerous changes,...
Children with ADHD have difficulty paying attention and are hyperactive and impulsive, according to the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM-IV-TR). These symptoms are considered diagnosable when they are maladaptive and...
Approximately 7.7 million in America over the age of 18 have PTSD, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. PTSD, the acronym for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, is a mental disorder that occurs after a person experiences a traumatic...
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) lists specific symptoms that must be present to diagnose ADHD. Approximately half of these symptoms relate to inattention,...
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders or DSM published by the American Psychiatric Association specifies four diagnostic categories and criteria for bipolar disorder. The diagnosis of which type it is depends on the symptoms a...
Delusional disorder is a psychotic mental illness characterized by one or more false beliefs. The beliefs are non-bizarre, meaning that they involve scenarios that could possibly be true, but aren't. Someone suffering from delusional disorder of...
As a cause of disability, depression ranks highest in the list of mood disorders described in The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV (DSM-IV), according to a report on the U.S. Surgeon General's website. The DSM-IV defines a major depressive...
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder based on an individual having obsessions and compulsions, according to the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM-IV-TR). Both children and adults can be diagnosed...
Asperger's disorder is a mild version of autism, falling under the category of autistic spectrum disorders. Autism spectrum disorders is a category of disorders diagnosed in childhood, but the symptoms usually remain throughout adulthood....
Bipolar disease is a disorder that is characterized by a person shifting from two mood cycles: mania, which is characterized by euphoria, hallucinations and hyperactivity, and depression, which is characterized by sadness, withdrawal and lack of...
The fourth edition of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" is the reigning method of classifying types of mental illnesses in the United States. It was created by the American Psychiatric Association, and breaks down mental...
Even if you have all the symptoms of bipolar disorder, it may not be a mental problem. A doctor who suspects bipolar disorder will have a complete physical examination performed to rule out other factors. The physical will test your vitals for...
Depression is a mental disorder that affects the mind and the body. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), the symptoms of depression that affect the body include changes in sleep, fatigue, changes in...
The essential features of narcissistic personality disorder are a persistent pattern of grandiosity, requiring excessive admiration, a lack of empathy and envy, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR)....
Gambling addiction, also known as pathological gambling, is described as the persistent maladaptive gambling behavior, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). Characteristics of gambling addiction...
Depression is a very real disease that affects millions of people worldwide, according to the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM-IV-TR). Not only does depression negatively affect work productivity, it influences students...
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a diagnosis given after an individual has negatively responded to a traumatic experience. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) defines trauma as the experience or witnessing...
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, autism is a developmental disability often first diagnosed in childhood. Several forms of treatment for autism are available, such as psychotherapy and medication management....
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) makes daily activities difficult and can even negatively affect relationships, states the Mayo Clinic. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) defines all the symptoms that are...
Sociopaths individuals diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, a chronic mental illness characterized as having dysfunctional thinking, according to Mayo Clinic. They often are thought of as mass murderers or animal torturers. Although...
According to Dr. Jay Hoecker, writing for MayoClinic.com, in years past many doctors did not believe that children could develop problems with depression. Today, there is wide recognition that children suffer from problems with depression. Kenneth...
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a mental condition that can interfere with a person's concentration and spark hyperactivity and impulsiveness. It is due to a chemical imbalance in the brain, thus affecting normal brain function. Many people...
The fear of flying is a common phobia. Phobias are classified as an anxiety disorder and a specific fear that individuals experience, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). Individuals who have the fear...
Mental problems, otherwise known as mental illnesses, are very common in society, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). There is not one exact cause of mental illness but rather a combination of...
According to the National Institute on Mental Health, major depressive disorder affects more than 14.8 million Americans each year. Depression is more than having a bad week or feeling sad. In order to be properly assessed, you should see a mental...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism affects one in every 110 children. From 2002 to 2006, the CDC reported that there was a 57 percent increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism and similar...
Autism is a developmental disorder that can affect children from birth or the early months of life, and result in delayed or abnormal patterns of development. According to the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders," or the...
Adderall is the brand name for dextroamphetamine and amphetamine, a Schedule 2 controlled substance. Adderall is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, a psychiatric disorder characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity...
Postpartum depression refers to the clinical depression that can occur in women after childbirth. Learn more about post partum depression, including symptoms and treatments, in this health video.
