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[Current nosographic classifications of anxiety disorders]
Alexandra Bouvard1, Olivier Doumy2, Thomas Bienvenu1
1Centre de référence régional des pathologies anxieuses et de la dépression. Pôle de psychiatrie générale et universitaire (3/4/7), Centre hospitalier Charles-Perrens, Bordeaux, France. Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.
La Revue Du Praticien
|April 3, 2020
Summary
Anxiety disorders are mental health conditions causing distress and impairing daily life. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) reclassified these disorders for better understanding.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Health
Background:
- Anxiety disorders encompass diverse clinical conditions marked by pathological anxiety and functional impairment.
- Historically, classifications included panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current nosographic classifications of anxiety disorders.
- To highlight the significant changes introduced by the DSM-5 regarding these classifications.
Main Methods:
- Review of diagnostic criteria and nosological frameworks for anxiety disorders.
- Analysis of the evolution of anxiety disorder classification, particularly the DSM-5 revisions.
Main Results:
- The DSM-5 (2013) introduced a revised classification, separating anxiety disorders into three main categories.
- These categories include anxiety disorders (panic disorder, specific phobia, social anxiety, generalized anxiety), OCD, and PTSD, based on clinical, psychological, and pathophysiological factors.
Conclusions:
- The current nosographic classification reflects an updated understanding of anxiety disorders.
- The DSM-5's restructuring aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment approaches for these conditions.
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