DSM-5 Made Easy: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis (eBook)

DSM-5 Made Easy is the perfect resource for anyone looking to understand and navigate the complexities of mental health diagnoses with the DSM-5. Written by renowned expert James Morrison, this engaging and accessible guide offers an in-depth look at each DSM-5 diagnosis, its criteria, and the changes made from previous editions, all while making the process of diagnosing mental health disorders easy to grasp.

Key Features:

Clear, Concise, and Engaging:

DSM-5 Made Easy is not a dry, academic textbook. It’s a highly readable guide that presents each mental health disorder with captivating vignettes, offering real-world examples to illustrate key diagnostic criteria. This enjoyable format makes complex concepts easier to understand.

Each chapter provides detailed explanations of the DSM-5 diagnoses, offering clarity on the changes between the DSM-IV and DSM-5, along with updates to ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes.

Comprehensive Coverage of DSM-5 Diagnoses:

The book covers every diagnosis listed in the DSM-5, helping you become familiar with the criteria, symptoms, and distinctions for a wide range of mental health disorders.

Special focus is placed on the criteria and diagnostic nuances for commonly encountered conditions, making it an indispensable tool for clinicians and students alike.

Humorous and Accessible:

With a lighthearted and humorous tone, the book is designed to be an enjoyable read, offering a refreshing break from traditional clinical texts. It provides a well-balanced explanation of each diagnosis, emphasizing clinical relevance while ensuring the material remains engaging.

Helpful Diagnostic Tools:

Includes ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes for each diagnosis, making it an excellent reference for professionals involved in coding and billing, as well as those in clinical practice.

Offers a quick-reference format to simplify complex diagnostic criteria and enhance learning for students and practicing clinicians.

Ideal for Students and Professionals:

DSM-5 Made Easy is perfect for mental health students, clinical psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, and anyone working in the field of mental health who needs a practical and user-friendly guide to the DSM-5.

It is especially useful for clinicians who want to understand the nuances of DSM-5 criteria without getting bogged down in technical jargon.