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level of dysfunction
The degree to which a persons thoughts, emotions, or behaviors significantly interfere with their daily life and functions
perception of distress
An individuals subjective experience and interpretation of a stressful or overwhelming situation
deviation from the social norm
A behavior that significantly goes against the unwritten rules or expectations considered acceptable within aparticular society.
effects of diagnosis
Can have positive effects like access to treatment, self understanding, and communty; or negative effects like stigmas, over-identification, and limitations
evidence-based diagnostic tools
DSM-5-TR; Diagnostic and statisitcal manual of mental disorders
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
A handbook used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders by providing a standardized set of criteria and descriptions for each condition
International Classification of Mental Disorders (ICD)
A globally recognized system used by the WHO to categorize and diagnose mental health conditions, providing a standardized set of criteria for indentifying various mental disorders.
