Acute stress disorder (ASD) was not included in early editions of DSM. Its inclusion in DSM-IV was justified in part because ASD

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The inclusion of Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) in DSM-IV was justified in part because it may predict future Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Research has shown that people who develop ASD after a traumatic event are more likely to go on to develop PTSD. Therefore, the inclusion of ASD as a diagnostic category helps identify individuals who may benefit from early intervention to prevent the development of chronic PTSD.

Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) Was Not Included in Early Editions