Mastering Psychiatric Diagnoses with the DSM-5-TR: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by renowned diagnostician James Morrison, this fully updated guidebook provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the DSM-5-TR (Text Revision) criteria, making it an indispensable resource for mental health professionals.

A Clinically Useful and Engaging Format

The guide presents over 130 detailed case vignettes, meticulously crafted to illustrate typical patient presentations for each psychiatric diagnosis. These vignettes, accompanied by succinct descriptions, helpful tips, sidebars, tables, and caveats, demystify the complex DSM-5-TR criteria, enabling clinicians to make accurate diagnoses with greater ease and confidence.

Updates and Additions for the DSM-5-TR

This latest edition incorporates the new diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder, updates to over 70 criteria sets, and new and revised ICD-10-CM codes. Additionally, Morrison has included vignettes for additional subtypes, ensuring that clinicians are well-equipped to navigate the intricacies of psychiatric symptoms and impairments.

Complementary Resources for Diagnostic Excellence

For a more comprehensive approach to diagnosis, consider Morrison’s companion texts:

• Diagnosis Made Easier, Second Edition, which provides principles and decision trees for integrating diagnostic information from multiple sources;
• The First Interview, Fourth Edition, which presents a framework for conducting thorough, empathic initial evaluations;
• The Mental Health Clinician’s Workbook, which uses in-depth cases and carefully constructed exercises to build diagnostic skills.

This comprehensive guidebook is an essential resource for mental health professionals seeking to enhance their diagnostic skills and provide accurate, empathetic care to their patients.

Publication Details:

• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Edition: 1st edition
• Publication Date: April 5, 2023
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 674
• ISBN-10: 1462551343
• ISBN-13: 978-1462551347