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DSM-V Summaries
Personality Disorders
Overview
All of the following information was taken from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th
Edition (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) unless otherwise noted. Personality disorders
are disorders that deviate from the norm in terms of culture and are intrusive. They lack
malleability and tend to develop during adolescence and early adulthood.
Disorders
General Personality Disorder is categorized as an ongoing sequence of behaviors and
experiences that deviate from the norm. Paranoid Personality Disorder is categorized as having a
constant sense of suspicion and distrust perceived as ill intentions from others. Schizoid
Personality Disorder is categorized as being detached from social relationships and interactions
while showing minimal emotional expressions. Schizotypal Personality Disorder is categorized
as the lack of interpersonal relationships, distorted, and eccentric behavior. Antisocial
Personality Disorder is categorized as ignoring and violating other individuals right. Borderline
Personality disorder is categorized as a lack of stability in relationships, view of self, and above
average expressions of impulsivity. Histrionic Personality Disorder is categorized as having
above average expression of emotions and excessively seeking attention. Narcissistic Personality
Disorder is categorized as a lack of empathy paired with grandiose ideology with a need to be
admired. Avoidant Personality Disorder is categorized as having a high sensitivity to negativity
and having low self-esteem, and a lack of wanting to be in social situations. Dependent
Personality Disorder is categorized as the want or need to constantly be taken care of
accompanied by submissiveness, clinginess, and fear caused by separation. Obsessive –
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Compulsive Personality Disorder is categorized as the need to have everything in order, to be
perfect, and the need to be in control of everything while sacrificing the ability to be efficient,
open, and flexible. Personality Change Due to Another Medical Condition is categorized as
changes in personality due to a medical condition. Other Specified Personality Disorders is
categorized as having symptoms of a personality disorder but not meeting the full criteria.
Unspecified Personality Disorders is the same as Specified but the clinician chooses not to give a
reason the criteria not being met.
Risk and Prognostic Factors of Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder is more likely to show amongst first-degree relatives
who are also more likely to develop a bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, antisocial
disorder, and depressive disorder.
Somatic Symptoms and Related Disorders
Overview
Somatic Symptoms and Related Disorders are a new category of disorders added to the
DSM-5. They share common traits related to symptoms expressed through the somatic system
such as feeling weak, having shortness of breath, and feeling physical pain.
Disorders
Somatic Symptom Disorder is categorized as experiencing many somatic symptoms that
cause distress and impacts the course of daily life. Illness Anxiety Disorder is categorized by the
worry of having or attaining a life changing or life-threatening illness. Conversion Disorder
(Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder) is categorized as having a changed neurological
effect on motor and sensory functioning. Psychological Factors Affecting Other Medical
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Conditions is categorized as having symptoms that affect another medical condition causing
higher suffering, causing a disability, or causing death. Factitious Disorder is categorized as
lying about signs and symptoms related to a medical or psychological condition of oneself or
others. Other Specified Somatic Symptoms and Related Disorders is categorized as having some
symptoms but not meeting the full criteria of a disorder. Un-specified Somatic Symptoms and
Related Disorders is categorized the same as specific except that it should not be used unless
there is not enough evidence to diagnose.
Risk and Prognostic Factors Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
The disorder is correlated with neuroticism and may also show symptoms of anxiety and
depression. It is more common among those who are less educated, have a low status socially
and economically, and those who have been through highly stressful situations. Those seen to
have been the most effected are older females who may have experienced adversity, abuse,
physical and mental illness, and stressors related to social situation.
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Overview
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders are describe as having symptoms
such as delusional thinking; visual and auditory hallucinations; unorganized thought patterns,
speaking ability, and behaviors; and other negative aspects.
Disorders
Schizotypal (Personality) Disorder is categorized as a personality disorder but is
referenced in the Schizophrenia Spectrum. Delusional Disorder is categorized as having one or
higher delusions that lasts for a minimum of one month. Brief Psychotic Disorder is categorized
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as having one or more sudden symptoms that include delusion, hallucinations, odd speech
patterns, strange behaviors, and catatonia. Schizophreniform Disorder is categorized as
symptoms of schizophrenia except its duration which is 1-6 months. Schizophrenia is
categorized as being heterogeneous with varying signs per-person, and can be a combination of
cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Schizoaffective Disorder is categorized as
having symptoms that are not interrupted over a period of time and are continuously active or
diminished from a psychotic illness. Substance/Medication-Induced Psychotic Disorder is
categorized as having hallucinations and or delusions due to substance use or medication.
Psychotic Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition is categorized as having hallucinations or
delusions due to a medical condition. Catatonia Associated with Another Mental Disorder
(Catatonia Specifier) is categorized as being associated with the catatonia specifier and can be
used when criteria for catatonia are met. Unspecified catatonia is categorized as having
symptoms, but the condition is not clearly outlined. Other specified Schizophrenia Spectrum and
Other Psychotic Disorders is categorized as having symptoms but not meeting the full criteria.
Unspecified Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders is categorized as having
symptoms, but the clinician does not give reason for not meeting criteria.
Risk and Prognostic Factors of Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective Disorder may be more prevalent in terms of risk for those who have
schizophrenia. The likelihood of having it is higher in first-degree relatives who are diagnosed
with schizophrenia, bipolar, and schizoaffective disorders.
