This is a list of mental disorders as defined in the DSM-IV, the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Published by the American Psychiatry Association (APA), it was released in May 1994, [1] superseding the DSM-III-R (1987).

The DSM-IV subtypes of schizophrenia (i.e., paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, undifferentiated, and residual types) are eliminated due to their limited diagnostic stability, low reliability, and poor validity.

This is an alphabetically sorted list of all mental disorders in the DSM-IV and DSM-IV-TR, along with their ICD-9-CM codes, where applicable. The DSM-IV-TR is a text revision of the DSM-IV. [ 1 ] While no new disorders were added in this version, 11 subtypes were added and 8 …

Jan 30, 2010 · The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition, text revision (DSM-IV-TR) (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2000) is a compendium of mental disorders, a listing of the criteria used to diagnose them, and a detailed system for their definition, organization, and classification. Put simply, it is the primary ...

According to the DSM-IV-TR (American Psychiatric Association, 2000), delusions are defined as fixed erroneous or false beliefs usually involving misinterpretation of experiences or perceptions, despite proof to the contrary.

May 24, 2015 · • The DSM-IV-TR’s multiaxial format encourages evaluation and description of multiple kinds of information: psychiatric, medical, and psychosocial. • Careful use of the five diagnostic axes can promote rigorous conceptualization of psychiatric issues and …

Most of the changes that were intended to update the DSM-IV-TR text had little bearing on the contents of this Guidebook. However, changes that served to correct errors and ambiguities in the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, subtypes, and specifiers are reflected throughout this Guidebook.

One of the key differences between DSM-IV and DSM-IV-TR is the diagnostic criteria used to classify mental disorders. DSM-IV had specific criteria for each disorder, with a focus on symptoms and duration.

Oct 18, 2010 · Use of the manual -- DSM-IV classification -- Multiaxial assessment -- Disorders usually first diagnosed in infancy, childhood or adolescence -- Delirium, dementia and amnestic and other cognitive disorders -- Mental disorders due to a general medical condition -- Substance-related disorders -- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders ...