Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5 Book Feature

Series: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Paperback: 991 pages
Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing; 5 edition (May 27, 2013)
Language: English

ISBN-10: 0890425558
ISBN-13: 978-0890425558
Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 1.5 inches
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. Read Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5 online book today.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5 Book Reviews

Ok, I have taken some time to actually read through DSM 5. While DSM has often been scrutinized–both for what it includes, as well as what it doesn’t–the back-lash against the newest edition has been particularly pronounced these past few months. Part of this stems from the micro-analysis that happens with many things in our modern world, though we have to admit that ego, resentment, and a misunderstanding of the process also plays a part. In addition, historical debate over DSM typically took place in-house; that is, by clinicians. With DSM 5, this has broadened to people who have little- to no understanding of the diagnostic process, its purpose, and its strengths/limitations. Thus, there has been a lot of negative press about DSM 5 in Huffington Post, NY Times, and other sources, often by people with practically no understanding of mental health.
Why 5 stars, you might ask? Because my review is based on DSM 5 as a book, not anything else having to do with DSM as a concept or tool. This particular edition ‘reads’ well, in that the text and lay-out is clear. In contrast to previous editions, the reader will be given more orientation to the book and how to use it. The diagnostic criteria is familiar and through the Table of Contents, Index, and quick-view pages, it is easy to find the diagnosis or category you’re looking for. Yes, it’s bulky and expensive, but you should have the large edition in your library for now; later, when you’re more familiar with the changes, you can buy the quick-reference guide.
As a child psychologist who conducts psychological and neuropsychological evaluations–for social service agencies, schools, the courts, and for families–DSM plays a prominent role in my work. In addition, I have taught a course on DSM to masters-level graduate students for the past 10 years. In my role as a psychologist, I have witnessed first-hand how a DSM diagnosis is formulated, applied, and interpreted. I have also seen the benefits and limitations of assigning a DSM diagnosis to a client. In the end, however, most people are less concerned about the diagnosis, per se, and more about how to facilitate services, treatment or quality of life/education for the individual to whom it is assigned. This will still be the case now that DSM 5 is published. Get online Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5 now.