Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition

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**Definition:** Published by the American Psychiatric Association, the DSM is a listing of currently recognized mental health disorders and their diagnostic criteria, for children and adults. It includes statistical information on etiology, incidence, prevalence, age of onset and prognosis. The 5th edition was published in 2013. As new information becomes available subsequent editions are published.

**Synonyms:** - DSM-5 - DSM-V