The DSM-5 Diagnostic Analysis

Assessing and determining a mental health diagnosis can be difficult because many of the disorders have similar presenting symptoms. In addition, a client may not outwardly present symptoms, therefore, the only way to detect them involves using a scale. Finding a reliable and valid scale that determines whether an individual meets the diagnostic criteria can be very useful. The DSM-5 is important in the diagnosis of dissociative disorder. The application of the tool has advantages and disadvantages depending on the specific individual and environment.

The dissociative experiences scale is a valid and reliable scale that is widely used in the diagnosis of dissociative disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The questions in the scale are consistent with the DSM-5 diagnosis. An important concern is whether the questions in the scale are culturally sensitive. The issue of cultural sensitivity is a concern but there are different ways of perceiving the questions in the scale. The DSM-5 has an effective way to deal with the issue of culture. There is more inclusion which reduces cultural insensitivity. Cultural

These mental disorders lead to disconnection in thoughts, memories, identity and actions (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The symptoms of a dissociative disorder depend on the specific disorder. Dissociative disorders have symptoms such as amnesia, which further make it challenging to conduct assessments. So staying patient when working with clients who suffer from these disorders are very important. The experiences scale in this case measures symptoms which lead to further analysis. It is necessary to use the scale as a social worker when symptoms of dissociative disorders are reported by an individual or by others after observation. This is in alignment with the provisions of