If you have ever searched for a therapist, received a mental health diagnosis, or wondered whether therapy is right for you, you may have come across terms such as anxiety disorder, depression, ADHD, PTSD, or autism. Many of these diagnoses are guided by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), one of the most widely used mental health reference guides in the world. Over the years, the DSM has undergone revisions as research and clinical understanding