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Revised DSM-5-TR coming soon

Revised DSM-5-TR coming soon

The revised Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders5th edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) will be released this month. It will feature updates to descriptive text and modifications to criteria for more than 70 disorders, including the following:

  • Attenuated psychosis syndrome
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder
  • Bipolar I and bipolar II disorder
  • Cyclothymic disorder
  • Delirium
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Manic episode
  • Persistent depressive disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children
  • Substance/medication-induced mental disorders

It will also touch on the influence of racism and discrimination on the diagnosis and presentation of mental disorders. 

We'll share a summary of the changes soon.

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