The new north american classification of Mental Disorders – DSM - 5

Authors

  • Álvaro Cabral Araújo FMUSP Author
  • Francisco Lotufo Neto FMUSP Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31505/rbtcc.v16i1.659

Keywords:

Diagnostic Classification, Psychiatry, Mental Disorders, DSM-5

Abstract

Some of the main changes introduced in the new North American diagnostic classification are presented in a synthetic way to the behaviour analysis community. Result of field studies that investigated the validity of previous diagnoses has advantages, but gaps in the present knowledge of mental disorders are still there. Some of the main criticisms are also presented.

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Published

2014-04-01

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Section

Atualização

How to Cite

The new north american classification of Mental Disorders – DSM - 5. (2014). Brazilian Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, 16(1), 67-82. https://doi.org/10.31505/rbtcc.v16i1.659