Essay on DSM-5 characteristics

In an essay, outline the major categories of the psychological disorders as detailed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association.

Characterize the distinguishing features of each of the following DSM-5 diagnostic categories:

• Anxiety Disorders
• Somatoform Disorders
• Mood Disorders
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
• Dissociative Disorders
• Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
• Personality Disorders

The DSM-5 diagnostic categories can be accessed in your textbook, or by visiting www.psychiatry.org and searching the term “DSM-5”

Use APA format to style your paper and cite and reference at least two sources of information. Your paper should be 2-4 pages long, in addition to a title page and a reference page. Refer to the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.