A DSM-5 workgroup recommends placing all disorders on Axis 1, eliminating the distinction between psychological and medical disorders in psychiatry.

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According to the American Psychiatric Association's website, the DSM-5 did, in fact, eliminate the use of Axes I, II, and III, and instead uses a dimensional approach to classify disorders. Additionally, the DSM-5 removed the distinction between psychological and medical disorders, further supporting the workgroup's recommendation.

A DSM-5 Workgroup Recommends Placing All Disorders on Axis 1