Other specified paraphilic disorder

Other Specified Paraphilic Disorder is a term used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), a publication by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), to categorize paraphilias that do not meet the criteria for any specific paraphilic disorder.

Definition

The term "Other Specified Paraphilic Disorder" is used when an individual's paraphilic behavior causes significant distress or impairment, or involves non-consenting individuals, but does not meet the full criteria for any of the specific paraphilic disorders listed in the DSM-5. This category is also used when the clinician chooses to communicate the specific reason that the presentation does not meet the criteria for any specific paraphilic disorder.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of Other Specified Paraphilic Disorder is made when there is a clear presence of a paraphilia that is causing significant distress or impairment, or involves non-consenting individuals, but does not meet the full criteria for any of the specific paraphilic disorders. The clinician is required to specify the reason why the criteria for a specific disorder are not met.

Treatment

Treatment for Other Specified Paraphilic Disorder typically involves psychotherapy, specifically cognitive-behavioral therapy. Medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), may also be used to help manage symptoms.

See also

• Paraphilia
• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
• American Psychiatric Association

References

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