Are you familiar with the changes to the DSM-5? The DSM-5-TR (text revision) came out in March of 2022. Your counseling exam may include updated diagnostic info, depending on when you take it.
The updated DSM changed some technical language in a handful of disorders and updated some symptoms as well. For example, you can still qualify for a Major Depressive Disorder diagnosis, even if one of your depressive episodes was due to psychosis or a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, as long as at least one episode was not due to these. The new DSM also made some inclusive language changes to more accurately describe intersectional gender, cultural, and racial identities.
The TR also totally switched to ICD-10 diagnostic codes, and it no longer uses other coding systems. It added some conditions for further study including Z code diagnoses for self-harm and suicidal behaviors.
Finally, the DSM-5-TR includes a new diagnosis: F43.8 Prolonged Grief Disorder. This is somewhat similar to a former Z code diagnosis of Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder (since removed completely from the DSM), but it doesn't include psychotic symptoms.
What questions do you have about the new DSM? Does anything excite you about it?