Pyromania

The full DSM-5-TR criteria are not included in this record. Everything the record does hold is shown below. Check DSM-5-TR before recording the diagnosis.

1. A

   Key feature A

   Deliberate and purposeful fire setting on more than one occasion

2. B

   Key feature B

   Tension or affective arousal before the act

3. C

   Key feature C

   Fascination with, interest in, curiosity about, or attraction to fire and its situational contexts

4. D

   Key feature D

   Pleasure, gratification, or relief when setting fires or when witnessing or participating in their aftermath

5. E

   Key feature E

   Not done for monetary gain, expression of sociopolitical ideology, anger/vengeance, improving circumstances, delusional belief, impaired judgement, or another mental disorder

Mild

Infrequent episodes with limited but clear impairment or risk.

Moderate

Recurrent episodes with definite functional, legal, or interpersonal consequences.

Severe

Frequent or highly dangerous fire setting with marked impairment and significant risk or harm to others.