List of mental disorders in the DSM-IV and DSM-IV-TR
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a publication by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that provides a comprehensive classification of mental disorders. The fourth edition of this manual, known as DSM-IV, was published in 1994, and an updated version, the DSM-IV-TR (Text Revision), was released in 2000. This article provides a detailed list of mental disorders as categorized in the DSM-IV and DSM-IV-TR, highlighting the major categories and specific disorders within each.
Mood Disorders[edit]
Mood disorders are characterized by significant disturbances in a person's emotional state or mood. The major categories under this section include:
Anxiety Disorders[edit]
Anxiety disorders involve excessive fear or anxiety. Key disorders in this category are:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Phobias
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Psychotic Disorders[edit]
Psychotic disorders are characterized by abnormalities in thinking and perception, including delusions and hallucinations. The primary disorder in this category is:
Eating Disorders[edit]
Eating disorders are marked by abnormal eating habits and concerns about body weight or shape. Notable disorders include:
Personality Disorders[edit]
Personality disorders are characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience. These are divided into three clusters:
- Cluster A (Odd, eccentric): Paranoid Personality Disorder, Schizoid Personality Disorder, Schizotypal Personality Disorder
- Cluster B (Dramatic, emotional, erratic): Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Cluster C (Anxious, fearful): Avoidant Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
Substance-Related Disorders[edit]
This category includes disorders related to the abuse of, dependence on, or withdrawal from drugs and alcohol. Examples are:
Developmental Disorders[edit]
Developmental disorders encompass a wide range of conditions that affect cognitive, physical, and social development. Key disorders in this category include:
Dissociative Disorders[edit]
Dissociative disorders involve a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory. Disorders under this category include:
Somatoform Disorders[edit]
Somatoform disorders are characterized by physical symptoms that suggest a medical condition but are not fully explained by a medical condition, substance use, or another mental disorder. Examples include:
Adjustment Disorders[edit]
Adjustment disorders are stress-related conditions where an individual has difficulty coping with or adjusting to a specific life stressor.
Impulse-Control Disorders[edit]
These disorders involve a failure to resist a temptation, urge, or impulse that may harm oneself or others. Examples include:
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