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DSM-5 GUIDEBOOK : The Essential Companion To The Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders / Donald W. Black, M.D., John E. Grant, M.D. and M.P.H.,J.D.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: USA: American Psychiatric Publishing, 2014.Edition: Fifth editionDescription: 543 pages: pbk. 26 cmISBN:
  • 978-1-58562-465-2
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 616.89 BLA
Summary: The DSM‑5 Guidebook by Donald W. Black and Jon E. Grant is a companion to the DSM-5 manual, designed to help clinicians and students understand and apply the updated diagnostic criteria. It explains key changes from DSM-IV-TR, such as the removal of the multiaxial system and updates to diagnostic categories. The book reviews each major disorder group (e.g., mood, anxiety, psychotic, and personality disorders), includes guidance on assessment tools and coding, and introduces dimensional assessments and the alternative model for personality disorders. Written in a clear, accessible style, it is ideal for mental health professionals, educators, and trainees.
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Includes Index.

The DSM‑5 Guidebook by Donald W. Black and Jon E. Grant is a companion to the DSM-5 manual, designed to help clinicians and students understand and apply the updated diagnostic criteria. It explains key changes from DSM-IV-TR, such as the removal of the multiaxial system and updates to diagnostic categories. The book reviews each major disorder group (e.g., mood, anxiety, psychotic, and personality disorders), includes guidance on assessment tools and coding, and introduces dimensional assessments and the alternative model for personality disorders. Written in a clear, accessible style, it is ideal for mental health professionals, educators, and trainees.

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