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What Is the DSM-5 and What Does It Diagnose?
The DSM-5, otherwise known as the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders," Fifth Edition, is a book published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to help mental health ...
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What is separation anxiety disorder in adults?
Separation anxiety is an anxiety disorder. A person may develop ... text revision (DSM-5-TR) prohibited new diagnoses in adults. However, the 5th edition of the DSM-5-TR removed this criterion.
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Understanding Acute Stress Disorder: Signs and Symptoms You Should Know
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and while many of these can be managed with resilience, some events are so ...
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Anxiety Attack vs. Panic Attack: What’s the Difference?
Anxiety Attacks: Subjective and Varied “Anxiety attack” isn’t a medical term. It doesn’t appear in the Diagnostic and ...
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Mental health professionals say ‘sunset anxiety’ is a real thing — how to know if you have it
While “sunset anxiety” isn’t an official medical diagnosis and does not appear in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), some mental health experts agree that it ...
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Prolonged Grief Disorder
Why was prolonged grief disorder added to the DSM-5-TR? Created with Sketch ... from exploring antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental ...
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Could Your Patient Be a Victim of Munchausen by Proxy?
Being alert to red flags, taking appropriate action, documenting concerns and steps taken, and collaborating with other ...