Diagnostic Manual References
This page contains reference examples for the following common diagnostic manuals:
- Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ( DSM )
- Edition of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems ( ICD )
- Entry in the DSM
- Entry in the ICD
References for diagnostic manuals follow the format for books , and references for entries in diagnostic manuals follow the format for edited book chapters .
1. Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ( DSM )
American Psychiatric Association. (1980). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (3rd ed.).
American Psychiatric Association. (1987). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (3rd ed., rev.).
American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed.).
American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed., text rev.).
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596
American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787
- Parenthetical citations : (American Psychiatric Association, 1980, 1987, 1994, 2000, 2013, 2022)
- Narrative citations : American Psychiatric Association (1980, 1987, 1994, 2000, 2013, 2022)
- Because the author and the publisher are the same, “American Psychiatric Association” is written only in the author element.
- Provide a DOI when the diagnostic manual has one.
- For editions of the DSM without DOIs, the reference ends after the title because the author and publisher are the same and thus the publisher is omitted to avoid repetition.
2. Edition of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems ( ICD )
World Health Organization. (2016). International statistical classification of diseases and related health problems (10th ed.). https://icd.who.int/browse10/2016/en
World Health Organization. (2019). International statistical classification of diseases and related health problems (11th ed.). https://icd.who.int/
- Parenthetical citations : (World Health Organization, 2016, 2019)
- Narrative citations : World Health Organization (2016, 2019)
- Because the author and the publisher are the same, “World Health Organization” is written only in the author element to avoid repetition.
- Because the ICD is available online and does not have a DOI, provide a URL.
3. Entry in the DSM
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Anxiety disorders. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596.dsm05
- Parenthetical citation : (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
- Narrative citation : American Psychiatric Association (2013)
4. Entry in the ICD
World Health Organization. (2019). 2A85.5 Mantle cell lymphoma. In International statistical classification of diseases and related health problems (11th ed.). https://icd.who.int/browse11/l-m/en#/http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1804127841
- Parenthetical citation : (World Health Organization, 2019)
- Narrative citation : World Health Organization (2019)
References to diagnostic manuals and entries are covered in the seventh edition APA Style manuals in the Publication Manual Sections 10.2 and 10.3 and the Concise Guide Section 10.2 and 10.3
Gladhill Learning Commons FAQ: Citations
How do i cite the dsm-5 tr in the apa format.
*Updated for the DSM-5 TR 2022
For the online version of DSM-5 in the APA format:
- To cite the entire DSM-5, use the following basic format in your reference list:
American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787
- To cite a chapter in the DSM-5, use the following basic format in your reference list:
American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Title of chapter. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). DOI of chapter
For example:
American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Bipolar and related disorders. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787.x03_Bipolar_and_Related_Disorders
To cite the print version of the DSM-5 in the APA format, the citation ends after the edition. For example:
American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Neurodevelopmental disorders. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.).
In-text citations
- Abbreviations for group authors are not required in the APA style but may be used if the abbreviation is common or the group author is mentioned more than three times. The first time you name the American Psychiatric Association in your paper, spell the whole name out. Afterwards, you can use the abbreviation "APA."
First in-text citation, narrative form:
The American Psychiatric Association (APA, 2022) found depression to be a growing problem in adolescents.
First in-text citation, paraphrase in parenthetical form :
Depression is a growing problem in adolescents (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2022).
First in-text citation, direct quote :
"Depression diagnoses in younger patients increased two-fold between 1990 and 2020" (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2022, p. 28).
Subsequent in-text citation, direct quote : (APA, 2022, p. 44)
Subsequent in-text citation, paraphrase : (APA, 2022)
Adapted from APA Style: Group Author Abbreviations
More Resources:
OWL at Purdue- APA Format
APA Style (Official website): Diagnostic Manual References
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Note : Be sure to use hanging indents and double-spacing in your reference list, in accordance with APA format guidelines.
Note : Be sure to use hanging indents and double-spacing in your reference list, in accordance with APA format guidelines.
Additional information on citing the DSM, including guidance on citing earlier editions of the DSM please see APA Style's Diagnostic Manual References page .
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DSM-5--Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: Citing
Most Psychology papers use APA Citation style. Follow this sample to cite the DSM-5 in APA style.
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Anxiety disorders. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2013-14907-000
- Parenthetical citation : (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
- Narrative citation : American Psychiatric Association (2013)
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This page contains reference examples for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (the DSM) and the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD).
To cite a chapter in the DSM-5, use the following basic format in your reference list: American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Title of chapter. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). DOI of chapter.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM–5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013) is the most widely accepted nomenclature used by clinicians and researchers for the classification of mental disorders.
Answer. To cite the complete work in your reference section, use this format: American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596.
DSM-5--Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: Citing. Overview and directions to access DSM-5. Overview. Books. Citing. Most Psychology papers use APA Citation style. Follow this sample to cite the DSM-5 in APA style. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Anxiety disorders.