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Multi-Axial System

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Multi-Axial System, DSM Multiaxial System, Psychiatric Axis, DSM Axes, Multi-Axial Assessment

  • Classification
  • Axis I - Psychiatric illness
  1. Major Depression
  2. Anxiety Disorder
  3. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  4. Bipolar Disorder
  1. Autism
  2. Mental Retardation
  3. Personality Disorders
  • Classification
  • Axis III - Physical conditions
  1. Conditions contributing to the Axis I and Axis II condition development, continuation or exacerbation
  • Classification
  • Axis IV - Psychosocial stressors
  1. Stressors and events that impact the Axis I and Axis II conditions
  2. Rated on a scale of 1 to 6
  • Classification
  • Axis V - Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF)
  1. Patient's level of function (score of 0-100)
    1. Score both current and highest level within the past year
  2. Score 91-100
    1. Higher level functioning in broad range of activities with good and control of typical life stressors
  3. Score 81-90
    1. Other than mild psychiatric symptoms for common triggers, good level of functioning
  4. Score 71-80
    1. Mild psychiatric symptoms with triggers and mild impact on functioning
  5. Score 61-70
    1. Mild psychiatric symptoms with impact on functioning, but overall functioning is good and relationships are maintained
  6. Score 51-60
    1. Moderate psychiatric symptoms with moderate impact on functioning
  7. Score 41-50
    1. Serious symptoms and impaired functioning
  8. Score 31-40
    1. Impaired reality and major Impairment
  9. Score 21-30
    1. Delusions, Hallucinations, or serious Impairment
  10. Score 11-20
    1. Danger to self or others
  11. Score 1-10
    1. Persistent danger to self or others