DSM 5: Elimination of the “5 Axes” Model • Axis I - Primary mental health disorder that needs immediate attention (ex. Schizophrenia exacerbation, major depressive episode) • Axis II - Personality disorders and developmental disorders • Axis Ill - Medical and neurological conditions that may influence current and past psychiatric health • Axis IV - Major psychosocial stressors faced by the individual that may contribute to psychiatric problems • Axis V - A global assessment of functioning scored from 0-100 -> Biopsychosocial Formulation • Biological contributors/risk factors - Ex. Genetic loading, medical conditions, pharmacotherapy/drug use • Psychological contributors/risk factors - Ex. Coping strategies, personality traits, attachment style, trauma, loss, therapy • Social contributors/risk factors - Ex. Interpersonal problems, living situation, finances, support system #DSM5 #Elimination #Axis #Axes #psychosocial #psychiatry #model
