DSM-5 White Paper
The publication of the DSM-5 was one of the most anticipated events in the mental health field this year. As the primary reference book for mental health professionals, it contains descriptions, symptoms and other criteria for diagnosing mental disorders. The DSM-5 also includes diagnosis criteria used by clinicians to report disorders to insurers for reimbursement and to public health authorities for causes of illness and death.
The DSM-5 incorporated several changes, including the reclassification of gambling disorders as an addiction.