Mental and Physical Health Domain Overview

Mental and Physical Health Domain

• Focus of psychology on mental disorders and counseling.
• Encompasses abnormal psychology, treatment methods, and coping strategies for stress.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

• Currently in its 5th edition (DSM-V).
• Widely used across various clinical settings (inpatient, outpatient, private practice, etc.).
• Lists 237 specific diagnosable disorders with detailed descriptions.
• Includes information on symptoms, prevalence, risk factors, and comorbidity.
• Growth in the number of disorders over time has drawn criticism.
• Provides explicit diagnostic criteria, enhancing its value for clinical diagnosis and research.