It has symptoms that have been present for at least two weeks, and disrupts daily life.
An example of this is “depressive disorder NOS.”
The DSM is what clinicians and psychiatrists use to assess and diagnose psychiatric disorders.
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However, there are many in the mental health field who disagree with DSM classifications.
Why two terms to replace one?
The difference is based on whether the diagnosing doctor chooses to indicate why the diagnostic criteria were not met.
It is the diagnostic classification standard for all clinical and research purposes," according to theWorld Health Organization.
The ICD requires mandatory codes for disorders that do not precisely fit current definitions for major disorders.
So how will this change impact you?
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