DSM-5 is used to diagnose as well as classify mental disorders. It allows for an objective assessment of symptoms in a range of clinical settings. DSM-5 has three parts: diagnostic classification, diagnostic criteria sets and descriptive text. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5) [Internet].
In addition, DSM-5-TR includes a comprehensive review of the impact of racism and discrimination on the diagnosis and manifestations of mental disorders. The manual will help clinicians and researchers define and classify mental disorders, which can improve diagnoses, treatment, and research.
An interactive resource that helps all clinicians improve the diagnosis of psychiatric conditions using the latest DSM-5® classifications. The DSM-5® Diagnostic Criteria Mobile App is designed to help mental health practitioners, researchers and students fully integrate the new DSM criteria and codes into their practice and study.
However, not all providers rely on the DSM-5 for planning treatment as the ICD's mental disorder diagnoses are used around the world and scientific studies often measure changes in symptom scale scores rather than changes in DSM-5 criteria to determine the real-world effects of mental health interventions.