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

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

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Keith Shepard · 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 ...