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Personality Disorders-2

Which axis of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) identifies if the client has a personality disorder?

ExplanationAxis II contains the personality disorders in adults. Axis I contains clinical disorders; Axis III contains clients' general medical conditions; and Axis IV contains psychosocial and environments disorders. Axis V is the Global Functioning Assessment (GAF).