High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The next (fifth) edition of the American Psychiatric Association`s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), commonly called DSM-5 (previously known as DSM-V until the APA decided to abandon the Roman Numerals), is currently in consultation, planning and preparation. It is due for publication in May 2013 and will supersede the DSM-IV which was last revised in 2000. APA has an official development website for posting of draft versions of the DSM-5.