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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

DSM-5 stated that an autism diagnosis (ASD) requires persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, as manifested by the following: deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, in nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction, and in developing, maintaining and understanding relationships. Autism spectrum disorder DSM-5 diagnostic criteria: Persistent deficits in social communication and […]

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Folie à deux – Shared psychotic disorder

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This disorder was first listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition (DSM-III) as shared paranoid disorder. In the next edition (DSM-IV), the term changed to shared psychotic disorder. In the latest edition, DSM-5, it was removed as a separate disease entity. It now is included in the section on other

Folie à deux - Shared psychotic disorder, Psychotic Disorders

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Brief Psychotic Disorder

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DSM-5: Presence of one (or more) of the following symptoms. At least one of these must be (1), (2), or (3) (A): Note: Do not include a symptom if it is a culturally sanctioned response pattern. Duration of an episode of the disturbance is at least 1 day but less than 1 month, with eventual

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Psychotic Disorders

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DSM-5: Disorder Class: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Schizophrenia Characteristic symptoms: Two (or more) of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period (or less if successfully treated) (A): Social/occupational dysfunction: For a significant portion of the time since the onset of the disturbance, one or more major

Brief Psychotic Disorder, Delusional Disorder, Other Specified Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder, Psychotic Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition, Psychotic Disorders, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizophrenic Disorder, Substance/Medication-Induced Psychotic Disorder, Unspecified Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder

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Depressive disorders

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Mood Disorders Specifiers for Mood Disorders. DSM-5 includes multiple specifiers to describe the Bipolar and Depressive Disorders. Depressive disorders: Others are classified by etiology: Major depressive disorder (MDD), often called major depression According to DSM-5, for diagnosis of major depressive disorder, 5 or more of the following must have been present nearly every day during

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Dependent personality disorder

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Clinical criteria (DSM-5) For a diagnosis of dependent personality disorder patients must have: A persistent, excessive need to be taken care of, resulting in submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation. This persistent need is shown by the presence of 5 or more of the following: Also, symptoms must have begun by early adulthood.

Dependent personality disorder, Personality disorders

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Adjustment Disorders

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According to DSM 5, the development of emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor(s) occurring within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s) (A). These symptoms or behaviors are clinically significant, as evidenced by one or both of the following (B): The stress-related disturbance does not meet the criteria for another

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Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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People who experience chronic trauma that continues or repeats for months or years at a time. Some have suggested that the current PTSD diagnosis does not fully capture the severe psychological harm that occurs with prolonged, repeated trauma. In 1988, Dr. Judith Herman of Harvard University suggested that a new diagnosis, complex PTSD, was needed

Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dissociative disorders, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), PTSD Dissociative Subtype

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Pedophilic Disorder, Pedohebephilia and Ephebophilia

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Diagnostic Criteria for Pedophilic Disorder DSM-5 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-5, outlines diagnostic criteria that must be met in order for a diagnosis of pedophilic disorder to be made. The criteria are as follows: Note: This does not pertain to individuals in late adolescence who are involved in ongoing sexual relationships

Ephebophilia, Hebephilia, Pedohebephilia, Pedophilic Disorder

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Tic disorders

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Types of tic disorders The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-5, is used by health professionals to help diagnose tic disorders. Three tic disorders are included in the DSM-5-TR: Tourette syndrome To be diagnosed with TS, a person must Have two or more motor tics (for example, blinking or shrugging

Persistent tic disorder, Provisional tic disorder, Tic disorders

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