How many different categories for mental disorders in the DSM-IV
16
Multi Axial Classification system
Axis I- Clinical disorders and other conditions that may a focus of clinical attention
Axis II- Personality disorders and mental retardation
Axis III- General Medical Conditions
Axis IV- Psychosocial and environmental problems
Axis V- GAF
Principal diagnosis
Primary symptoms that necessitate treatment
Provisioinal diagnosis
Reason to believe that the full criteria will ultimately be met.