Glossary A
Glossary A
Deutsch: Achse / Español: Eje / Português: Eixo / Français: Axe / Italiano: Asse /
Axis refers to a class of information in DSM-IV regarding an aspect of the individual's functioning. The DSM uses a multiaxial or multidimensional approach to diagnosing because rarely do other factors in a person's life not impact their mental health.
Axis I refers to the diagnostic axis of the DSM-IV-TR that identifies all of the clinical disorders that are present, except for the personality disorders and mental retardation.
Axis II refers to the diagnostic axis of the DSM-IV that indicates the presence of personality disorders or mental retardation.
Deutsch: Achse III / Español: Eje III / Português: Eixo III / Français: Axe III / Italiano: Asse III /
Axis III refers to the diagnostic axis of the DSM-IV that identifies current medical conditions that may be relevant to the Conceptualization or treatment of the disorders diagnosed on Axes I and II.
Axis V refers to the diagnostic axis of the DSM-IV that provides a numerical index of the individual's overall level of functioning.