Diagnosis

This section is new to the NAMI Sacramento web site. Many members have submitted links and articles on specific illnesses which we now have a home for! We'll be adding these to the site in the next few weeks. If you have useful links that could be added, please let us know.

The DSM-IV

In the U.S., mental disorders are diagnosed based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV, pronounced "DSM 4"). The links below provide more information about diagnosis and the DSM-IV in general.

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - NIMH
  
• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV) - allpsych.com
  
• DSM-IVT Multiaxial System ( Made easy ) - psyweb.com

Use the links at left to learn more about specific illnesses.

Important Note

Information is provided here to help NAMI Sacramento site visitors learn more about mental illnesses. Information obtained from the NAMI Sacramento web site should not be used to replace the specialized training and professional judgment of mental health professionals. We cannot, and will not, assume the role of a physician or therapist. NAMI cannot be held responsible for the use of the information we provide. Please always consult a trained mental health professional before making any decision regarding treatment of yourself or others.