DSM-5: Criteria For Diagnostic Analysis

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of DSM-IV TR, as well as new changes for DSM-V.

One of the characters is Regina. Regina could be called the “ring leader” of the group. She may have more than one personality disorder but I will focus on one to keep this brief. I would diagnose her with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. The DSM 5 defines Narcissistic Personality Disorder as A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts. There are many examples of how she fits into the narcissistic category. In the movie she will do anything she need to gain attention. For example, she will dress in anything she like regardless of the dress code so people pay attention. In her physical education class, she wears an extra

Next year, we will have the class meeting 4 times a week which is an improvement! I believe that students with ASD can be successful as adults especially with the support of family, educators, and outside

DSM-5 is a new edition toward the diagnosis manual book that is use to help diagnosis patient with mental health disorder. This book help guides psychiatric healthcare providers to provide the best care for psychiatric patients. The big things about this new edition is that it provide a new section for diagnosis Autism. With this new edition, patient with ASD must show 2 domains to determine they are diagnosed with ASD; 1) persistent social communication and social interaction and 2) restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. Also under the new DSM-5, clinicians should also rate the severity and what level of support they require (Autism Speaks).

The controversy and criticism surrounding the DSM -5 models has raised questions about its credibility and has raised concerns from the public on the reliability and effectiveness. Problems with this classification system is the attempt to promote preventive psychiatry by introducing how

One major change in the category of the substance-related disorders is that DSM–5 uses an overarching concept “substance use disorder” rather than two distinguished concepts in DSM–IV, which are “substance abuse” and “substance dependence.” As the diagnostic categorization changed, two sets of criteria – 4 aspects for “abuse” and 7 aspects for “dependence” – are replaced with a single set of criteria – 11 aspects for “substance use disorder” – with 3 levels of severity (mild: 2-3, moderate: 4-5, or severe: 6 or more) sub-classification. The contents of criteria are almost same, however, a criterion of legal problem is omitted and a new criterion that asks craving to use the specific substance is added. Another change is that DSM-5 classifies 10 classes of substances in addition to 1 addictive disorder whereas DSM-IV-TR recognizes 13 classes of substances. For example, DSM-5 puts together Amphetamine-Related and Cocaine-Related Disorders into Stimulant-Related Disorders with sub-categories (Amphetamine-type, Cocaine, or other stimulants). On the other hand, for almost all substance-induced disorders, the same criteria of intoxication and withdrawal are used in both DSM-5 and DSM-IV-TR (e.g. Alcohol intoxication, and alcohol withdrawal).

While reviewing the article Diagnosing for Status and Money, Summary of the Critique of the DSM, a few things seemed to jump off the page. The DSM-5 while a well written and no longer intimidating to me appears to have a slant towards managed care organizations vice actual counselors. Having a manual that provides simplistic codes universally used between doctors that treat physical ailments and those who treat psychological ailments is critical; however, the focus must always be the patient. The text contains subjective qualifiers which provides the counselor the ability to use multiple diagnosis, either over diagnosing or underdiagnosing. The DSM-5 appears to provide care from a medication management prospective over psychotherapy

From time to time we all have periods of sadness, unhappy thoughts. Among the United States population, around eight to ten percent suffer from a form of depression as unipolar depression. Depressive and bipolar disorders show to be a principal cause of disability, without cure a person can have a tough experience with relationships, work, and social activities. Substance abuse disorders are becoming an rampant. The need for instant indulgence has become more and more widespread in the world. The DSM-5 shows the symptoms checklist for diagnosis of substance abuse disorder (see table 1.3 in appendix a), and according to Comer, (2014) “the substances people misuse fall into several categories: depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and cannabis”

There is little research to examine experiences and needs of individuals with ASD, or proper and effective support systems such as educational and family support needed for young adults making this transition. Most information that is provided on this topic is based on professional’s experience and knowledge. It is essential more research is provided to develop programs to help individuals transition from secondary education to higher

By helping other professionals and families to adapt and evolve their understanding of ASD, you help the nation’s understanding of mental conditions grow and boost the prospects of more research in this field. Inspire the people around you for positive change.

Accepting an ASD family is where society needs to focus. Accepting and helping that entire family is where the focus needs to be. Family functioning is an important source of support for any family with a special needs child. (American Psychological Association, pp. 232-252). “Interventions addressing the discrepancy in expectations can help contribute to improved mental health for parents.” (American Psychological Association, pp. 232-252). Parents need a guide, a place to start. Many parents are left fending for themselves. Better respite options need to be readily available. Workplaces need to be more flexibility to ensure a parent can still hold a job to aid any financial burden. (Diament, 2009) Programs on managing different situations and support groups need to be utilized. Many resort to Facebook and other social media groups to look for help and guidance. Many parents are just looking to vent and have a friend. Similar, their ASD child looks for a friend.

The purpose of this paper is to apply the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual on Mental Disorders 5 (DSM 5) criteria to the case studies of an adolescent and an adult. Additionally, state the signs and symptoms these individuals have of substance use, state how age plays a significant factor in the DSM 5 criteria, and lastly state how effective the DSM 5 criteria is applied to these two individuals. DSM 5 criteria is used to diagnose mental health disorders, and is also used in identifying if an individual has an issue with substance use (The American Psychiatric Association, 2013). There are four categories which make up a total of eleven points of DSM 5 criteria, which include: impaired control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacological (The American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The impaired control

A recent study investigated the challenges and support needs of students with ASD in postsecondary education (Hees, Moyson, & Roeyers, 2015). The first challenge the researchers found were that the students with ASD struggled with the new situations and unexpected changes in college. These students found it very difficult to oversee the large amount of new information and choices they had to make. They are leaving behind what is familiar and transitioning into something completely new, which is not

Over the years, more people are becoming aware of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD. The growing number of individuals who are affected by ASD have been increasing over the years. This could be do to the new DSM development of what is considered ASD or simply more children are being born with ASD. Either way, ASD is more predominate in our society today. ASD is defined in the DSM 5 as having abnormal social aspects, lack of social skills, non-verbal communications skills, deficits in development, lack of understanding of relationships, and self-stimulation through repetitive behaviors (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Although these are not all of the symptoms caused by ASD

In my personal story, I reviewed my own experience of being a parent to a child with an ASD diagnosis. As it was demonstrated both from the literature review and though my personal story, it is clear that facing an ASD diagnosis is a big crisis. Part of the crisis relates to the stigma of ASD. Parents face judgment and resentments toward their children from the general public as well as judgment on their parenting style. This judgment comes as a result of the typical appearance of most children with