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Explore the shared ground between the two major diagnostic systems — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 — to better understand emotional wellbeing disorders affecting millions worldwide.
🌱 Emotional Wellbeing and Why It Matters
Emotional wellbeing isn’t just about feeling good — it’s about being able to cope with life’s challenges, bounce back from stress, and maintain a sense of inner balance. Yet, for many, that balance gets disrupted by deeper psychological patterns that are diagnosable and treatable.
Whether you’re a mental health professional, student, or simply curious about emotional health, understanding how disorders are categorized can give you a clearer picture of what people experience and how help is structured globally.
🧠 DSM-5-TR vs. ICD-11: Two Languages, One Purpose
The DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Text Revision) is primarily used in the United States and by researchers. ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision), developed by the World Health Organization, is used globally by healthcare providers and insurance systems.
Both aim to define and classify mental health conditions — and both reflect the increasing global focus on emotional wellbeing disorders. Below is a simplified comparative chart to help you see where they align.
📋 Emotional Wellbeing Disorders in DSM-5-TR and ICD-11
| Category | DSM-5-TR | ICD-11 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Depressive Disorders |
Major Depressive Disorder Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder |
Depressive Episode (MB20.0) Recurrent Depressive Disorder (MB20.1) Dysthymia (MB20.2) Other/Unspecified Depressive Disorders |
| 2. Anxiety Disorders |
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Panic Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder Specific Phobia Separation Anxiety Disorder |
GAD (MB24.2) Panic Disorder (MB24.0) Social Anxiety (MB24.3) Specific Phobia (MB23) Separation Anxiety (MB24.4) |
| 3. Trauma & Stressor-Related Disorders |
PTSD Acute Stress Disorder Adjustment Disorder Reactive Attachment Disorder Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder |
PTSD (MB23.31) Complex PTSD (MB23.32) Acute Stress Reaction (QE21) Adjustment Disorder (MB23.2) Reactive Attachment (MB24.5) |
| 4. OCD & Related Disorders |
OCD Body Dysmorphic Disorder Hoarding Disorder Trichotillomania Excoriation Disorder |
OCD (MB22.2) Body Dysmorphic (MB22.1) Hoarding Disorder (MB22.3) Hair-Pulling Disorder (MB22.4) Skin-Picking Disorder (MB22.5) |
| 5. Somatic Symptom Disorders |
Somatic Symptom Disorder Illness Anxiety Disorder Conversion Disorder Factitious Disorder |
Bodily Distress (MB26) Health Anxiety (MB26.01) Dissociative Neurological Disorder (MB26.2) Factitious Disorder (MB27.0) |
| 6. Dissociative Disorders |
Dissociative Identity Disorder Dissociative Amnesia Depersonalization/Derealization |
DID (MB26.3) Dissociative Amnesia (MB26.31) Depersonalization/Derealization (MB26.4) |
| 7. Feeding & Eating Disorders |
Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge-Eating Disorder ARFID |
Anorexia Nervosa (6B80.0) Bulimia Nervosa (6B81.0) Binge-Eating Disorder (6B82) ARFID (6B83) |
| 8. Substance/Addictive Disorders |
Alcohol Use Disorder Drug Use Disorders Gambling Disorder |
Alcohol Dependence (6C40.2) Harmful Drug Use (6C41.1) Gambling Disorder (6C50.0) |
| 9. Personality Disorders |
Borderline Personality Disorder Avoidant Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder |
Borderline Pattern (6D10.4) Anxious Personality (6D10.2) Narcissistic Traits (Other Specified) |
| 10. Sleep-Wake Disorders |
Insomnia Disorder Hypersomnolence Nightmare Disorder |
Chronic Insomnia (7A00) Hypersomnolence (7A01.1) Nightmare Disorder (7A03.0) |
🎯 Why This Comparison Matters
Though structured differently, DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 often point to the same emotional pain. For clinicians, this alignment ensures that people receive proper care no matter where they live. For individuals, it fosters greater self-awareness and informed conversations with mental health professionals.
In a world where burnout, anxiety, and emotional fatigue are rising, understanding the landscape of emotional wellbeing disorders isn’t just helpful — it’s empowering.
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