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Multiaxial Diagnostic System of the DSM-IV-TR - \"The Five Axes\"
The DSM-IV-TR uses a five level diagnostic system to classify illnesses and disorders. When considered together, these 5 levels give the treatment provider a complete diagnosis that includes factors influencing your psychiatric condition. This is important for effective treatment planning.
The five levels are called “axes” and are defined as follows:
Axis I is reserved for clinical disorders and developmental and learning disorders. Disorders that may be present on Axis I include:
Axis II is for personality disorders or mental retardation. Disorders that may appear on Axis II include:
Source:
American Psychiatric Association. \"Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed., text revision\" 2000 Washington, DC: Author.
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Here is the information you requested:-
Multiaxial Diagnostic System of the DSM-IV-TR - \"The Five Axes\"
The DSM-IV-TR uses a five level diagnostic system to classify illnesses and disorders. When considered together, these 5 levels give the treatment provider a complete diagnosis that includes factors influencing your psychiatric condition. This is important for effective treatment planning.
The five levels are called “axes” and are defined as follows:
Axis I is reserved for clinical disorders and developmental and learning disorders. Disorders that may be present on Axis I include:
- Panic Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Social Phobia
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Specific Phobia
Axis II is for personality disorders or mental retardation. Disorders that may appear on Axis II include:
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Histrionic Personality Disorder
- Dependent Personality Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
- Hyperthyroidism
- Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)
- Lack of an adequate support system
- Social issues
- Educational problems
- Problems with work
- Financial difficulties
- Legal problems
- Other psychosocial and environmental problems
Source:
American Psychiatric Association. \"Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed., text revision\" 2000 Washington, DC: Author.
I hope that answered your question.
God Bless!
Samaritan.