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DSM-IV: Other Conditions That May Be a Focusof Clinical Attention

These are not mental disorders. These classifications should be used when the problem identified is either unrelated to a separate mental disorder, or is significant enough to require attention separate from the mental disorder.

They include:

• Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Condition
• Medication-Induced Movement Disorders: Neuroleptic Induced Parkinsonism | Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | Neuroleptic Induced Acute Dystonia | Neuroleptic Induced Acute Akathisia | Neuroleptic Induced Tardive Dyskinesia | Medication Induced Postural Tremor | NOS
• Relational Problems: Related to a Mental Disorder or General Medical Condition | Parent-Child | Partner | Sibling | NOS
• Problems Related to Abuse or Neglect: Physical Abuse of Child | Sexual Abuse of Child | Neglect of Child | Physical Abuse of Adult | Sexual Abuse of Adult
• Additional Conditions that May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention: Noncompliance with treatment | Malingering | Antisocial Behavior | Borderline Intellectual Functioning | Age-Related Cognitive Decline | Bereavement | Academic Problem | Occupational Problem | Identity Problem | Religious or Spiritual Problem | Acculturation Problem | Phase of Life Problem

Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition. Washington, DC, APA, 1994

The online Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders lists most of the major psychological disorders and illnesses and lists the criteria that must be fulfilled in order for a diagnosis to be made. This resource is not a substitute for proper professional psychiatric diagnosis.