A guide to categories within the DSM-5 classification system Mental health professionals look to the DSM criteria for information. The Brief Student Guide to DSM-5 provides an overview of the main categories in Section II of the DSM-5 classification system, along with the primary diagnoses for each category. The guide lists diagnostic criteria for specific DSM-5 disorders. The book also includes examples of cases, which demonstrate how mental health professionals use the DSM criteria in their work.
