Axis 2 of the DSM classification system includes personality disorders and intellectual disabilities. These are considered to be enduring and pervasive patterns of behavior that impact an individual's functioning and overall well-being.
Personality disorders are categorized on Axis II of the DSM classification system.
personality disorder and mental retardation
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.
OCD is classified under "Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders" in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). It is not typically considered to be an Axis II disorder as per the previous DSM-IV classification system.
The Five Axis DSM Diagnosis refers to a multi-axial classification system used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), primarily in its earlier editions. It includes five axes to provide a comprehensive assessment of an individual's mental health: Axis I covers clinical disorders, Axis II addresses personality disorders and intellectual disabilities, Axis III considers general medical conditions, Axis IV evaluates psychosocial and environmental factors, and Axis V rates the overall functioning level. This system aimed to capture the complexity of mental health issues and their interactions with various life factors. However, it was phased out in the DSM-5, which now uses a more streamlined, dimensional approach.
DSM-IV Axis I 799.90 refers to "Global Developmental Delay," a diagnosis used for individuals, often children, who exhibit significant delays in multiple areas of development but do not meet the criteria for a specific developmental disorder. This code is typically applied when the exact nature of the developmental issues is unclear, and it allows for further assessment and intervention. It is part of the DSM-IV classification system, which was used until the introduction of the DSM-5 in 2013, which no longer utilizes the multi-axial system.
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There is no specific Axis II DSM code for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In the DSM-5, ADHD is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder and is diagnosed on Axis I.
Autism is not classified under the Axis system. The Axis system was used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) for psychiatric diagnoses, but the most recent edition, DSM-5, no longer uses this system. Autism spectrum disorder is now considered a neurodevelopmental disorder in its own category.
In the DSM-IV, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is typically diagnosed on Axis I as a neurodevelopmental disorder. It involves symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is important to note that the DSM-5 has since replaced the multi-axial system with a more integrated approach to diagnosis.
In the DSM-IV-TR, and in the upcoming DSM-V, ADHD is coded on Axis I. Axis II is reserved for developmental delay and personality disorders.