The authors of DSM-5 have designed their own dimensional approach in diagnosing personality disorders for possible inclusion in future revisions of the DSM. The idea is that individuals whose traits significantly impair their functioning should receive a diagnosis of:

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The DSM-5 introduces a dimensional approach for diagnosing personality disorders, where the specific diagnosis given to individuals whose traits significantly impair their functioning is "personality disorder trait specified" (PD-TS). This approach moves away from the categorical diagnoses of previous editions to allow for a more nuanced understanding of personality disorders based on the severity and specific traits present.

The Authors of DSM-5 Have Designed Their Own Dimensional Approach