what defines a mental or behavioural disorder?

Question

Is it just by number, majority/minority? If a certain behaviour is observed in the majority of people, would it still be a disorder or would it be considered merely a human trait?

In: 5

Answer 1

In the United States, a committee of psychiatrists appointed by the [American Psychiatric Association]. They create publish a reference which categorizes mental disorders called the [Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5).