The DSM-5 checklist is a list of diagnostic criteria for each classified mental disorder. It can be used to screen for a specific disorder (such as PTSD or substance abuse disorder), characterize the ...

PMDD or premenstrual dysphoric disorder causes mood swings and other severe symptoms. Doctors discuss what it is and possible ...

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It is important to note that C-PTSD is not a diagnosis included in the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). However, it is included in the current International ...

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Dissociative experiences can be hard to understand but treatment is possible. The non-verbal nature of dissociation may seem confusing to those who have never experienced it.

Natalia Grace was diagnosed with reactive attachment disorder, which is more common in adopted or fostered kids who ...

Big D Dissociation refers to a major trauma like sexual abuse or near-death experiences and clinically significant symptoms as defined by the DSM-5, including derealization (feeling disconnected ...

It's considered the go-to guide for diagnosing mental health conditions in Australia. But is the Diagnostic and Statistical ...

While the DSM was historically ground-breaking in helping identify various mental health conditions, it can also take a long time for new disorders ... edition's (DSM-5-TR) panel members received ...