The general rule for diagnosing a mental disorder in psychopathology is
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Step 1: Understand the criteria for mental disorders as outlined in diagnostic manuals, such as the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) or ICD-10/ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases). Show more…
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