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Chronic Depressive Disorder (The new chronic depression diagnosis under DSM-5)
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The DSM-5 (aka DSM-V) disorder information database is being compiled. Check out the developing links below (more to come) for additional research and resources related to these psychiatric disorders. Learn more about DSM-5 diagnoses and the new DSM-5 dimensional system, including how to rate and use the dimensions and personality traits.
Childhood DisordersADHD (ADHDIMPULSIVE.COM)Autistic Spectrum Disorder (Autism, Aspergers, Pervasive Developmental Disorder) Pediatric Bipolar Disorder Temper Dysregulation Disorder with Dysphoria
Mood and Anxiety DisordersChronic Depressive DisorderMixed Anxiety Depression (no longer Mixed anxiety-depressive disorder) Preschool PTSD and developmental trauma disorder (developmentaltrauma.com) DISORDERS OF EXTREME STRESS NOS (DISORDERSOFEXTREMESTRESS.COM) Depressive CNEC/ Depressive Disorder NEC
Neurocognitive Disorders and Intellectual DisabilitiesMinor Neurocognitive DisorderMajor Neurocognitive Disorder Intellectual Disability
Psychotic DisordersSchizophreniaPSYCHOSIS RISK SYNDROME
Personality DisordersCheck out the article on the bottom of this page for more information on the new personality disorder/ personality type and trait system under DSM-5Borderline Personality Disorder (Borderline type) Depressive Personality Disorder Psychopathic Personality Disorder (Antisocial/ Psychopathic type) Avoidant Type Obsessive/Compulsive Type Schizotypal Type
OthersHypersexual DisorderParaphilic Coercive Disorder Complex Somatic Symptom Disorder (more to be filled in soon) ...And don't forget to follow @DrFinnerty on Twitter so we can share with each other and discuss the information and resources that we've found.
| What is Chronic Depressive Disorder (CDD), can you tell me about it?Chronic Depressive Disorder is the proposed replacement for Dysthymic Disorder (Dysthymia) and the chronic specifier of Major Depressive Disorder under DSM-5. Instead of diagnosing dysthymic disorder or for example, a major depressive disorder, recurrent; Chronic Depressive Disorder would presumably be diagnosed.The major depressive disorder exclusion criteria for dysthymic disorder would be dropped from the DSM (no MDD within the first 2 years) as would the chronic specifier for MDD.
Links and other online resources related to Chronic Depressive Disorder(on the way)Where can I find treatment or other help for Chronic Depressive Disorder?Empirically supported treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic depression will still be presumed to be supported for Chronic Depressive Disorder. The primary change is within the name, and also that multiple groups of individuals will be diagnosed with this new Chronic Depressive term. You will need to pay attention to any severity specifiers and other dimensional assessments which are included.
If there is an emergency (examples: seriously contemplating suicide and/or homicide, an impending manic episode, psychosis, or other concern requiring immediate attention) please contact your local emergency room, crisis center or call 911 and describe the problem. You can get referrals to psychologists in your area by calling 1-800-964-2000. Another good place to look for Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals such as counselors, social workers and others licensed to perform counseling or psychotherapy in your local area is the phone book. If you have insurance you can see if your coverage is limited to certain professionals in your area. Their names will be available from your insurance company. If you do not have insurance please call around including mental health agencies in your area (ex: county) as there are often some low or no cost options for treatment, including prescription assistance plans (and on the short-term medication samples from your doctor may be an option if necessary). For more information on such programs try PsychiatricMedications.net Additional resources for finding psychological services.
Recommended books about Chronic Depressive Disorder(more on the way) Research and References on Chronic Depressive Disorder(a reference list of research specific to the Chronic Depressive Disorder construct is on the way)Learn about the ICD: International Classification of Diseases including ICD-9, ICD-10 and ICD-11The ICD is published by the WHO: World Health Organization and offers diagnostic categories similar to the DSM published by the American Psychiatric Association. While the two are similar, they are not the same and there has been a movement for the ICD and DSM systems to grow more and more similar.Learn more about the DSM including the new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition: DSM-5 (aka DSM-V)You can get updates on revision activities from the DSM-5 task force on the official DSM-5 website (aka DSM-V)
In the meantime, the DSM-IV-TR is still the most current version (at least until May, 2013):
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Dr. Todd Finnerty is closely monitoring the DSM-5 (aka DSM-V) development process and will be posting new developments here. Draft proposals are expected to be released January 20, 2010 and field trials are scheduled to begin in July, 2010. The publication date is currently scheduled for May, 2013.Dr. Finnerty is also working on a new book related to maternal depression and kids, more updates on the book will be posted in the future.
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