Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by persistent anxiety and uncontrollable worry that occurs consistently for at least 6 months. This disorder is commonly associated with depression, alcohol and substance abuse, physical health problems, or all these factors.
Disorder
DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The American Psychiatric Association has just published the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder has been modified based on the research literature and clinical experience.
DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder
The diagnostic criteria for major depression in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), require the presence of either sadness or anhedonia with a total of five or more symptoms over a 2-week period.
Criteria for the Diagnosis of Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by obsessions or compulsions (or both) that are distressing, time-consuming, or substantially impairing.
Criteria for the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit–Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by symptoms of impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity that emerge in childhood.
Diagnostic Criteria for Autistic Disorder
The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) provides standardized criteria to help diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).
Criteria for the Diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Borderline personality disorder is a chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by marked impulsivity, instability of mood and interpersonal relationships, and suicidal behaviour that can complicate medical care. Identifying this diagnosis is important for treatment planning.
Diagnostic Criteria of Paraneoplastic Neurological Disorder (PND) of the CNS
Definite PND
- Classic syndrome with cancer diagnosed within 5 years of neurological symptom development
- Nonclassic syndrome that resolves or significantly improves after cancer treatment
- Nonclassic syndrome with cancer diagnosed within 5 years of neurological symptom development and positive antineuronal antibodies
- Neurological syndrome (classic or not) without cancer and with well-characterized antineuronal antibodies
DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria for Panic Disorder With or Without Agoraphobia
A- Both (1) and (2): (1) recurrent unexpected Panic Attacks (2) at least one of the attacks has been followed by 1 month (or more) of one (or more) of the following: persistent concern about having additional attacks worry about the implications of the attack or its consequences (e.g., losing control, having a heart attack, “going … Read more
ICHD-II Diagnostic Criteria for Headache Attributed to Non-Vascular Intracranial Disorder
A. Progressive headache with at least 1 of the following characteristics and fulfilling criteria C-D:
- Daily occurrence
- Diffuse and/or constant (non-pulsating) pain
- Aggravated by coughing or straining