That number grew to 182 when DSM-II was published in 1968. DSM-III revolutionised psychiatric diagnosis in 1980, purging concepts judged to carry too much theoretical baggage, such as “neurosis”, ...

DSM-I to DSM-III: From Theory to Checklist The DSM-I (1952) reflected the influence of psychodynamic theory and post-war military psychiatry. Diagnoses in childhood were minimal and often vague.

Mental health professionals use the DSM to standardize the diagnosis and treatment processes for mental health conditions, including types of depression. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of ...