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A number of factors helped to create the initial DSM. One was the search for consistency in diagnosis across clinicians throughout the country. In this sense, DSM–I sought to bring together and standardize the classifications used in state and private mental hospitals, those classifications developed during World War II, and those used by professionals in private practice. Another factor that gained emphasis during World War II was the realization that environmental stress associated with combat was related to the expression of mental disorders. A related understanding was that these disorders could be treated without prolonged institutionalization. In addition, treatment worked best if begun early in the course of the disorder. This required that professionals be able to differentiate those who could be treated and sent back to battle and those who needed long-term care.