DSM-5 A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosing, Understanding, and Supporting Mental Health
Are you a student, caregiver, educator, or aspiring mental health professional looking to understand the DSM-5-TR without the overwhelm?
This accessible and practical handbook breaks down the complex world of mental health diagnoses into clear, understandable language. Designed to support learning, clinical preparation, and compassionate care, this book serves as an essential companion to the DSM-5-TR, the gold standard for mental health classification.
Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll find:
✔️ In-depth overviews of major mental health disorders, from mood and anxiety disorders to neurocognitive and personality conditions
✔️ Clear explanations of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and terminology
✔️ Culturally sensitive discussions on diagnosis, stigma, and ethical considerations
✔️ Hundreds of practice questions to reinforce knowledge and prepare for exams
✔️ Evidence-based treatment approaches and real-world case examples
✔️ Self-reflection worksheets to support personal growth and clinical thinking
Whether you're studying psychology, preparing for licensing exams, or simply want to understand mental health more deeply, this book gives you the tools to learn, reflect, and advocate.
Take the guesswork out of diagnosis and gain confidence in your understanding of the DSM-5-TR.
Ideal for students, therapists-in-training, social workers, nurses, teachers, and families alike.