classifying psychopathology

• what are the 2 ways to classify psychopathology?

  • DSM-IVR
  • ICD-10
• what is the DSM-IVR

  • International classification for diseases
  • used in Europe
  • categorises different disorders on the basis of signs and symptoms
• what is the ICD-10?

  • diagnostic and statistical manual for mental disorders
  • international use (American)
  • categorises different disorders on the basis of signs and symptoms
  • takes account of social and environmental problems that influence disorders (daily life)