DSM-5
Medical abbreviation · Mental Health & Psychiatry
| Stands for | Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
DSM-5 stands for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a mental health & psychiatry abbreviation.
The American Psychiatric Association's classification of mental disorders, setting out diagnostic criteria used by clinicians, researchers, insurers and courts, especially in the US. The fifth edition was published in May 2013, and a text revision, DSM-5-TR, followed in 2022.
Example: Meets DSM-5 criteria for major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate.
Usage notes
The first DSM appeared in 1952. DSM-5 switched from Roman to Arabic numerals to allow incremental updates, abolished the five-axis system and introduced changes such as autism spectrum disorder. DSM-5-TR added prolonged grief disorder. Billing in the US uses ICD-10-CM codes, which the DSM cross-references. Internationally, the WHO's ICD-11 is the main alternative.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.