Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th Edition)

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) is a comprehensive reference manual published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) for the classification and diagnosis of mental disorders. It provides standardized diagnostic criteria and clinical descriptions used by psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, researchers, students, and other mental health professionals in clinical practice, education, and research.

The manual covers a wide range of mental health conditions, including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar and related disorders, personality disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, and substance-related and addictive disorders. It presents diagnostic criteria, associated clinical features, prevalence information, risk factors, and other relevant guidance to support consistent diagnostic assessment.

DSM-5 also addresses cultural considerations, differential diagnosis, and assessment approaches relevant to mental health evaluation. By providing a standardized framework for describing and classifying psychiatric conditions, it supports professional communication, clinical documentation, research, and mental health education.

This fifth edition was published in 2013. It is distinct from the DSM-5-TR (Text Revision), published in 2022.

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