DSM-IV Progress Report

It is clear that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fourth edition (DSM‐IV) will become one of the most frequently used reference documents in the counseling profession. It is the purpose of this article to describe the progress being made in the development of the DSM‐IV, whi...

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Published in:Journal of counseling and development 1992-11, Vol.71 (2), p.249-251
Main Author: Hohenshil, Thomas H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Clinical Diagnosis
Counseling
Development
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV
Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Evaluation Methods
Mental Disorders
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Summary:It is clear that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fourth edition (DSM‐IV) will become one of the most frequently used reference documents in the counseling profession. It is the purpose of this article to describe the progress being made in the development of the DSM‐IV, which is scheduled for publication in 1994. The revision process as well as proposed organizational changes and new diagnostic categories are described. In addition, the implications of the DSM‐IV for counselor practice are described.
ISSN:0748-9633
1556-6676
DOI:10.1002/j.1556-6676.1992.tb02208.x