Difference between Mental Illness as opposed to Personality Disorder

by Erin Banks The “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” [5th Edition: DSM-5 (2013)] entails criteria to assist in differentiating, diagnosing and – wherever possible – treating mental or psychiatric disorders. Disorders are classed on different axes: Axis I: Clinical disorders, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia and delusional/psychotic disorders. Axis II: Personality disorders… Continue reading Difference between Mental Illness as opposed to Personality Disorder