Question

DSM is the abbreviation for what? What is the most recent DSM and what criteria does it use?

Answer 1

DSM is the abbreviation for what?

DSM stands for Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental disorders. APA will responsible for DSM.

What is the most recent DSM?

Updated version of DSM was published in 2013 by APA. Name of updated version is DSM-5. It introduced some new mental disorders and removed some old mental disorder according to psychological change in human beings.

what criteria does it use?

DSM-5 published based on number of experiments on patients. That's why it is believable information by clinicians. DSM-5 contains all mental, psychological,mood disorders. It explains each disorder symptoms,causes,diagnoses,treatment methods and precautions . Clinicians uses this DSM-5 in giving treatment to patients. It helps them to distinguish mental disorder and further treatment