Have you noticed the changes between DSM-4 and DMS-5? If not, this is the guide you need to read. Here, some of the major revisions from the two versions are briefly but sufficiently explained. Use this guide to become updated on the definitions of some of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders. Don't forget to grab a copy today.

More of the changes you should need to take notice as DSM shifted from 4 to 5 are outlined in this quick study guide. This guide brings straightforward information, with the understanding of your probably hectic schedule and limited reading time. Perfect for busy professionals and students, this will surely keep you updated of the most important changes in your chosen field.

Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to DSM-5® is a consumer guide for anyone who has been touched by mental illness. Most of us know someone who suffers from a mental illness. This book helps those who may be struggling with mental health problems, as well as those who want to help others achieve mental health and well-being. Based on the latest, fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders -- known as DSM-5® -- Understanding Mental Disorders provides valuable insight on what to expect from an illness and its treatment -- and will help readers recognize symptoms, know when to seek help, and get the right care. Featured disorders include depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder, among others. The common language for diagnosing mental illness used in DSM-5® for mental health professionals has been adapted into clear, concise descriptions of disorders for nonexperts. In addition to specific symptoms for each disorder, readers will find: Risk factors and warning signs Related disorders Ways to cope Tips to promote mental health Personal stories Key points about the disorders and treatment options A special chapter dedicated to treatment essentials and ways to get help Helpful resources that include a glossary, list of medications and support groups

The Study Guide to DSM-5® is an indispensable instructional supplement to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. The Study Guide is intended to assist readers in understanding diagnostic criteria and concepts from DSM-5®, as well as how to apply them. Learning objectives introduce each group of chapters to hone critical insights into diagnosis. Foundational concepts of diagnosis are amplified with case vignettes, discussion questions, and recommended reading to enrich knowledge and practice. The gem of this volume, diagnostic classes are made straightforward with overview narratives, summary discussions, and diagnostic pearls. In each diagnostic class, the reader will find in-depth sections for key diagnoses, including approach to the diagnosis, getting the history, tips for clarifying the diagnosis, case vignettes, and differential diagnosis. A self-assessment section for each diagnostic class includes a checklist of key concepts, discussion questions, case-based question sets, and short-answer questions and answers to help readers comprehend diagnoses as they naturally occur in multidimensional, clinically complex scenarios. Lastly, an overview of diagnostic questions that cover material across the Study Guide and DSM-5® provides additional testing of knowledge for the astute learner. The Study Guide to DSM-5® is written by recognized leaders in academic psychiatry who provide their expertise in helping the reader to understand how criteria, as words in a manual, come together in the real-life experience of patients. Experts across clinical areas and learners were engaged to help ensure attunement to learner concerns in the book's development. Teachers and students of psychiatry, psychology, social work, medical schools, and residency programs will benefit from this interesting and enormously instructive companion volume.

Psychology, as a profession, is guided by several principles. Most of these principles are forgotten in the course of every work but they serve as the foundation for changes in criteria, as well as in adding and deleting diagnoses. Listed in this guide are the basic principles holding together the evolution of psychology as a branch of science. Grab a copy today.

Overview of highly relevant aspects of the updated Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders - Fifth Edition (DSM) handbook used by health care professionals as a guide to diagnosing mental disorders. Our handy summary of disorders is a great reference tool for students and professionals to support the study and practice of the DSM-5 manual.

As a companion to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5®), the DSM-5® Guidebook acts as a guide for busy clinicians on the use of diagnostic criteria and codes, documentation, and compensation. It also serves as an educational text and includes a structured curriculum that facilitates its use in courses.