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Discuss some of the limitations of the Classification system of Mental Disorders.
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Discuss some of the limitations of the Classification system of Mental Disorders Christina Rowley Psychology Tutor - Marie Lewis 16.05.03 In 1883 Kraeplin devised one of the earliest systems of classification of mental disorders. By identifying groups of symptoms believed to be from organic causes and placing them into categories, Kraeplin founded the basic principles of modern day classification systems. Currently the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) (1994) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) (1996) are the two major systems in use. By providing a categorical list of symptoms, together with epidemiological information, diagnostic features and treatments for each recognised mental illness, the classification system is designed to aid diagnosis, which is recognisable universally amongst mental health clinicians, helping both communication and effective treatment. There is disagreement however, as to whether the DSM and the ICD are objective methods of diagnosis. Most notably, clinicians rarely agree on the same...
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