The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, first published in 1952, is a highly theoretical and descriptive approach to diagnosis.

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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a practical tool designed for clinicians to diagnose and classify mental disorders, based on empirical evidence and clinical consensus rather than purely theoretical or descriptive approaches.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, First Published in 1952, Is