Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition ) Author: American Psychiatric Association | Language: English | ISBN:
089042554X | Format: EPUB
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition ) Description
This new edition of the American Psychiatric Association s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders, is the product of more than 10 years of effort by hundreds of international experts in all aspects of mental health. Their dedication and hard work have yielded an authoritative volume that defines and classifies mental disorders in order to improve diagnoses, treatment, and research. This manual, which creates a common language for clinicians involved in the diagnosis of mental disorders, includes concise and specific criteria intended to facilitate an objective assessment of symptom presentations in a variety of clinical settings inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital, consultation-liaison, clinical, private practice, and primary care. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, is the most comprehensive, current, and critical resource for clinical practice available to today's mental health clinicians and researchers of all orientations. The information contained in the manual is also valuable to other physicians and health professionals, including psychologists, counselors, nurses, and occupational and rehabilitation therapists, as well as social workers and forensic and legal specialists. DSM-5 is the most definitive resource for the diagnosis and classification of mental disorders.
- Series: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
- Hardcover: 992 pages
- Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing; 5 edition (May 27, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 089042554X
- ISBN-13: 978-0890425541
- Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.9 x 1.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
I don't get the hate for this book. There are a lot of personal issues being taken out on a technical manual. I disagree with some things, sure. There are some parts that are a result of public pressure and campaigning. The world of Mental Health is not black and white, but no medical discipline is, in fact no science is clear only shades of gray. Yes, it is a science, a behavioral science. There is no blood test for Autism, ADHD, or Depression. You identify disorders through symptoms. To make relevant psychological diagnosis, to research and study current diagnosis in the academic setting, and to communicate with your peers, you'll need this book. To hate this book would be like a carpenter hating the necessity of hammers and nails. It's simply illogical.
Get the hardback, My previous one lasted for 15 years of heavy use. From experience, the paperback will fall apart. Yes, I look forward to a kindle version but I always go back to the hard copy.
By S. C. Hunsaker
This hardback DSM 5 will be used daily in my profession and clearly meets my needs. Make sure you purchase the hardback!
By Jeffrey Gosney, PhD
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