Introduction and evaluation of DSM-5 cross-cutting symptom measures

The DSM-5 cross-cutting symptom measures were developed by the DSM-5 Task Force and Work Groups to serve as a"review of mental systems"in each patient who presents for mental health evaluation and treatment. The cross-cutting symptom measures have two levels.Level 1 questions are a brief survey for adult patients and for child and adolescent patients. Level 2 questions provide a more in depth assessment of certain domains. The comprehensive symptoms could be evaluated through the objective assessment other than symptoms fit nearly into the diagnostic criteria.The following are briefly introduced. Key words: Cross-cutting symptom measures; Reliability; Mental disorders; DSM-5