Classifying Madness

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders serves as a comprehensive guide to mental health conditions, detailing diagnostic criteria for a wide range of disorders, including common ones like depression and anxiety, as well as more controversial conditions such as Mathematics Disorder and Caffeine Intoxication. Each entry follows a standardized format with a numerical code, prevalence information, and specific criteria that must be met for diagnosis, making it an essential reference for mental health professionals despite its dry presentation.