Book Description:
Explore the DSM-5, the definitive resource by the American Psychiatric Association for diagnosing mental disorders, featuring updates like new disorders and revised criteria based on the latest research. Essential for professionals in healthcare, academia, and law.
DSM-5: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition
Authors: American Psychiatric Association
Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing
ISBN: 978-0890425558
Publication Date: 2013
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), is an indispensable resource published by the American Psychiatric Association. As the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders, this manual is widely utilized by professionals across healthcare, academic, and legal fields.
Containing diagnostic criteria for over 200 mental disorders, DSM-5 provides comprehensive descriptions necessary for clinicians to diagnose mental health conditions accurately. This edition marks significant progress from its predecessor, the DSM-IV, by including several new disorders such as disruptive mood dysregulation disorder and gambling disorder, and revising diagnostic criteria for numerous existing disorders to reflect the latest research and clinical consensus.
The DSM-5 continues to be a critical tool for anyone involved in the mental health field, ensuring a uniform standard for diagnosis and treatment that is backed by the latest science.