1. Classification Systems of Mental Disorders
The CFI is designed to improve understanding of patients unique differences in the diagnostic process (Aggarwal, Nicasio, DeSilva, Boiler, & Lewis-Fernández, 2013). ... The DSM-5 now encourages clinicians to include the dynamic nature of culture – a construct that includes family values, social norms, individual experiences, and entire life histories (Lopez & Guarnaccia, 2000) – into the diagnostic process (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) This essay thoroughly describes the recent DSM-5 socio-cultural modifications, which aim increase cultural awareness in the iden...
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