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.
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