Describe the changes in diagnostic classification from DSM-IV to DSM-V The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) is an updated version of the DSM-IV from 1994. The main purpose of the DSM-5 was to address the flaws and limitations in the DSM-IV. According to the American Psychiatric Association, the new DSM-V includes “changes as well as advancements in neuroscience, clinical and public health need, and identified problems with the classification system and criteria put forth in the DSM-IV”. The revised DSM-5 explores changes in diagnostic criterias that is believed to have a better clinical impact as well as demonstrating their goal to improve compatibility, and integration of cultural context. Many of these changes in the DSM-5 were to better characterize symptoms and behaviors of patients that were in need of clinical help. Their symptoms were not well classified in the previous DSM-IV. Better defining disorders, diagnosis and clinical care in the DSM-V seem to be well improved with the help of new research that have improved a better understanding of mental disorders. (American Psychiatric Association). The main structure of the DSM-V include the decision to end the multiaxial system and revise different categories that were from the DSM-IV. Many of these changes include updates to Major …show more content…
The following disorders were added to the DSM-5: Binge-Eating Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder,