Psychiatria pre prax 2/2015

Depressive disorders in DSM-5

In the review article, we offer the most relevant informations about new diagnostic category of depressive disorders in the reclassification of DSM-5, which replaced the mood disorders in DSM-IV-TR. We describe the newly introduced diagnostic categories − Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) and also some diagnostic units requiring further research.

Keywords: DSM-5, Depressive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia).