DSM criteria refers to the diagnostic criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which is published by the American Psychiatric Association. These criteria are used by mental health professionals to classify and diagnose various mental disorders. The DSM criteria provide a standardized set of symptoms and guidelines for each disorder, helping clinicians make accurate and consistent diagnoses. The criteria are regularly updated and revised in order to reflect advances in the field of psychology and psychiatry.