The DSM-5 has been updated.
Here are the latest changes.
The Major Changes
The new text revision incorporates some significant changes.
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Updated DSM-5-TR Criteria for Children
The DSM criteriaupdates for children are largely semantical.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Stimulant-Induced Mild Neurocognitive Disorder
In the DSM-5, there is already a section forsubstance-induced mild neurocognitive disorders.
That designation included alcohol, inhalants, sedative, hypnotic andanxiolyticsubstances.
This addition comes following ongoing research showing the lingering neurocognitive effectsthat the chronic use of stimulants can cause.
This may also help clinicians to estimate risk factors forfuture suicide attemptsor death.
This diagnosis is meant to capture and treat a persons current state, not what statemaydevelop.
APS is new to this version of the DSM and classified as a condition for further study.
Updates like this are meant to reflect improved cultural and scientific understanding.
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