Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th ed. (DSM V, 2013)

Clinicians such as psychologists, therapists and psychiatrists utilize the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th ed. (DSM V, 2013) when making a diagnosis for specific psychological disorders. In doing so, however, they are also assigning a label to the person. Clearly, there are pros and cons to the “labeling” process. In a one page essay discuss some of the pros and cons on this issue.