Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

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Abstract

DSM classification system for Mental Disorders built by American Psychiatric Association and now employed all over the world, has its historical roots in previous, that extend themselves along many centuries, from Greek hipocratic groups (VII, VI BC) till the work of 19th century German psychiatrist E. Kraepelin.

The development of DSMs is presented here, and successive changes and improvements through its six editions are also described, as well as its relationship with ICD, the other European main system.

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Change History: February 2016. V. del Barrio update the text, table and Further Reading section of this article.

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