Lena Roberts

Study Template for DSM-5 Disorders

DSM-5 Disorder Categories Information on Disorder Example: Major Depressive

Disorder

descriptions Include definition of the Depressed mood or loss of

disorder interest in daily activities over
a period of at least two weeks

symptoms Include DSM-5 key criteria Depressed mood, loss of

needed to make a diagnosis
interest or pleasure in almost
all activities, significant
weight loss/ gain,
insomnia/hypersomnia,
fatigue etc.

Other criteria for diagnosing
mental disorders
Include any other information
relevant to the disorder
The symptoms cause
clinically significant distress
or impairment in social,
occupational, or other
important areas of functioning
etc.