Differences between DSM-IV and DSM-5 as applied to child and adolescent psychiatry and neurodevelopmental disorders. (29th September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shujah, Z.; Mulligan, A.
• Is Part Of: Irish journal of psychological medicine. Volume 35:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 143
• Page End: 149
• Publication Date: 2017-09-29
• Subjects: Child and adolescent psychiatry, -- DSM-5, -- neurodevelopmental disorders; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.89005
• DOI: 10.1017/ipm.2017.35
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0790-9667

Abstract

Abstract : Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fifth Edition ( DSM -5) was published by the American Psychiatric Association in 2013. We discuss the important differences between DSM -IV and DSM -5 with particular relevance to child and adolescent psychiatry. The DSM -5 diagnostic criteria for a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are discussed in detail, as well as a summary of other changes in DSM -5 relevant to child and adolescent psychiatry. The discussion is supported by a review of relevant literature.