Give a brief explanation of the classification system from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).

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Rylee Lindsey

26 February, 03:58

Give a brief explanation of the classification system from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).

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Leticia Lam · Answer 1

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is used to diagnose psychiatric illnesses.

The manual includes description of the symptoms, statistics concerning which gender is most affected by the illness, types and effects of treatment, treatment approaches ...