Keno's depression began following his recent divorce and subsequent homelessness.The events of divorce and homelessness are coded on ____________ in DSM-IV.

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Axis IV is used to code psychosocial and environmental factors contributing to the disorder. Divorce and homelessness would be considered psychosocial stressors and therefore would be coded on Axis IV. Axis II is for personality disorders and mental retardation. Axis III is for medical conditions that may contribute to the disorder. Axis V is for the clinician's assessment of the patient's overall level of functioning.

Keno's Depression Began Following His Recent Divorce and Subsequent Homelessness