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Can every person be diagnosed with the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Interesting question: Although anyone could b diagnosed using the manual of mental disorders, not everyone suffers from a mental disorder, so no. The manual helps clinicians diagnose and treat people with disorders following specific guidelines. It helps 2 distinguish medically necessary treatment from voluntary treatment 2 enhance someone's life. In order 2 b diagnosed with a condition specific criteria must be met.

Answered 12/26/2013

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