DSM Chapter 12

DSM
Chapter 12


DSM: the diagnostic tool for mental disorders that psychologists use today.
Diagnostic
Statistical
Manual
(followed by an edition number) DSMIV etc.
Used by psychologists, social workers, insurance companies. Everything is number coded.
DSM5 - 309.28
Ins code: DX (diagnosis) DSM5-309.28 adjustment disorder with mixed emotional features.
That is the catch all code. Used when covering up true disorder. (divorce up & downs, etc)
Texts will say more women are diagnosed with depression, but men will not allow a depression diagnosis so they use the above dx.