I don't know exactly but DSM-4-TR probably lists a few thousand diagnoses, many overlapping.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a widely used classification system for mental health disorders. It provides criteria for diagnosing mental illnesses and helps in standardizing diagnoses among mental health professionals. The DSM is regularly updated to reflect advances in our understanding of mental health.
Axis I of the DSM classification system includes clinical disorders, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. These are considered the primary mental health diagnoses for individuals seeking treatment.
In the context of the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition), Axis I includes a wide range of clinical disorders, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. While there isn't a specific number of diagnoses on Axis I, it encompasses numerous individual conditions, totaling over 200 distinct diagnoses. However, it's important to note that the DSM-5, released in 2013, has since eliminated the multi-axial system, integrating these diagnoses into a single classification.
DSM stands for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, released by the American Psychiatric Association. DSM-IV and DSM-V are just the fourth and fifth editions of the manual, respectively. The fourth edition was released in 1994, and the fifth edition is currently in the planning and consultation phase, on its way to being published. So the fifth edition is just an update to the previous edition.
Personality Disorder
A psychologist uses the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to accurately diagnose and classify mental health conditions based on standardized criteria. The DSM provides a comprehensive framework for understanding symptoms, which aids in developing effective treatment plans. Additionally, it facilitates communication among mental health professionals and supports research in the field of psychology. Overall, the DSM serves as a vital tool for ensuring consistency and reliability in mental health diagnoses.
It depends on who is doing the "qualifying", but the DSM-IV is generally accepted as the Standard for US doctors making mental health diagnoses. http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/psychiatry/anxiety/anxiety.htm
DSM-V
Munchausen Syndrome is not recognized in the DSM-IV. It is a problem but is not recognized as a diagnosable mental illness.
DSM-4 WAS PUBLISHED IN 1994
I don't see it in the DSM II published in 1968. It is in the DSM III published in 1980.