Redefining Schizophrenia: The DSM-5 Shift Towards Dimensional and Valid Diagnosis
The 2013 DSM-5 update marked a major conceptual shift in the diagnosis of schizophrenia, moving away from the traditional subtypes of the DSM-IV (e.g., paranoid, disorganized) and emphasizing a dimensional, criteria-based approach. This foundational article by Tandon et al. outlines the scientific reasoning behind these revisions and their clinical implications. 🔍 What Changed? ❌ Discontinued: Schizophrenia Subtypes…