The DSM-5 also known as the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" is scheduled for release in May of 2013. The DSM "task force" as they call themselves have worked to develop and implement changes to the current DSM-IV and the new revisions will include updated guidelines for diagnosing and recognizing bipolar disorder as well as schizophrenia. It is also believed that the upcoming DSM-5 will include the diagnosis of "Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder."
For social workers working in the area of mental health the DSM manual is often the "guideline" or "blueprint" used in recognizing and identifying different psychiatric conditions. While in most states (in Alabama for sure) social workers do not "diagnose" patients it is still helpful to know and understand the criteria of the DSM manual when working with patients who have a diagnosed and mental illness and sometimes, even with those who do not have a confirmed diagnosis of a mental illness.
It is important to note that BEFORE any revisions where made to the DSM field trials "utilizing the new criteria" where completed in two different settings "1) a series of large, academic-medical institutions, and 2) a wide selection of clinical practice settings, such as solo and small group practices," (http://www.dsm5.org/). The "Task Force" will also be making the topics of "Feeding and Eating Disorders" as well as "Elimination Disorders" part of the DSM-5.
"This restructured organization is designed to better reflect scientific advances in our understanding of psychiatric disorders, as well as to make diagnosis easier and more clinician-friendly. For instance, all of the chapters are organized in a developmental lifespan fashion, starting with Neurodevelopmental Disorders, which often are diagnosed in infancy and early childhood, and progressing through diagnostic areas more commonly diagnosed in adulthood, such as Sleep-Wake Disorders. Within each diagnostic category, the individual disorders are similarly arranged such that those typically diagnosed in childhood are listed first," (http://www.dsm5.org/).
For those who would like some more information regarding the DSM-5 scheduled for release in 2013 the "task force" has developed a web site filled with information on the new upcoming DSM as well as information regarding revisions.... you can check out their web site at http://www.dsm5.org./
For social workers working in the area of mental health the DSM manual is often the "guideline" or "blueprint" used in recognizing and identifying different psychiatric conditions. While in most states (in Alabama for sure) social workers do not "diagnose" patients it is still helpful to know and understand the criteria of the DSM manual when working with patients who have a diagnosed and mental illness and sometimes, even with those who do not have a confirmed diagnosis of a mental illness.
It is important to note that BEFORE any revisions where made to the DSM field trials "utilizing the new criteria" where completed in two different settings "1) a series of large, academic-medical institutions, and 2) a wide selection of clinical practice settings, such as solo and small group practices," (http://www.dsm5.org/). The "Task Force" will also be making the topics of "Feeding and Eating Disorders" as well as "Elimination Disorders" part of the DSM-5.
"This restructured organization is designed to better reflect scientific advances in our understanding of psychiatric disorders, as well as to make diagnosis easier and more clinician-friendly. For instance, all of the chapters are organized in a developmental lifespan fashion, starting with Neurodevelopmental Disorders, which often are diagnosed in infancy and early childhood, and progressing through diagnostic areas more commonly diagnosed in adulthood, such as Sleep-Wake Disorders. Within each diagnostic category, the individual disorders are similarly arranged such that those typically diagnosed in childhood are listed first," (http://www.dsm5.org/).
For those who would like some more information regarding the DSM-5 scheduled for release in 2013 the "task force" has developed a web site filled with information on the new upcoming DSM as well as information regarding revisions.... you can check out their web site at http://www.dsm5.org./
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