Unlock the Power of DSM-5 with the Comprehensive Study Guide

As a seminal instructional supplement to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), the Study Guide to DSM-5 is an indispensable resource for teachers and students of psychiatry, psychology, social work, medical schools, and residency programs.

Enhance Your Understanding of Diagnostic Criteria and Key Clinical Concepts

This valuable guide helps learners and instructors alike to understanding and apply diagnostic criteria and crucial clinical concepts through a diverse range of learning tools. It can be used as a standalone training supplement to DSM-5 or in conjunction with DSM-5 Clinical Cases to provide comprehensive instruction.

Key Features of the Study Guide to DSM-5

• Foundational concepts of diagnosis are amplified with:
• Case vignettes that illustrate real-life scenarios
• Discussion questions to encourage critical thinking
• Recommended reading to enrich knowledge and practice
• Consistent content and features across diagnostic classes for easy navigation
• In-depth discussions of key diagnoses within each class, covering:
• Approach to diagnosis
• Getting the history
• Diagnostic tips
• Clinical vignettes
• Differential diagnosis
• Engaging clinical vignettes that exemplify diagnostic criteria while reflecting the complexity of real-life scenarios
• Examples to help readers appreciate diagnostic variations and ambiguities
• Discussion points and questions for self-assessment to test understanding of DSM-5
• A special section dedicated to an overview of diagnostic questions that cover material across the Study Guide and DSM-5, with an answer key

Written in an engaging style, the Study Guide to DSM-5 introduces learners to DSM-5 and provides them with the tools they need to fully understand and deftly apply DSM-5 concepts and criteria.

Product Details

Published by American Psychiatric Publishing, December 4, 2014.

Language: English

ISBN: 9781585624645, 9781585625420