Asked by Azhar Zafar on Sep 27, 2024

The ordering of diagnoses in the DSM-5 is unimportant because it now uses a single-axis approach making them all equal.

Single-axis Approach

A methodological perspective in psychiatric diagnosis or analysis focusing on one dimension or axis, often criticized for oversimplifying complex mental health issues.

  • Acquire understanding of the DSM-5 diagnostic sequence and its underlying reasoning.