Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-TR
Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-TR is one of the best books on Psychiatry, authored by the American Psychiatric Association. It is a comprehensive guide that provides an easy-to-use reference for mental health professionals to diagnose and classify psychiatric disorders. The book is widely recognized as the gold standard in the field of psychiatry, and it has been used extensively by clinicians, researchers, and educators worldwide.
The book's author, the American Psychiatric Association, is a professional organization representing more than 38,000 psychiatric physicians from the United States and other countries. They have been publishing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) since 1952, and the latest edition, DSM-5-TR, was released in 2013. The Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-TR is an essential tool for mental health professionals to understand and apply the DSM-5-TR criteria accurately and effectively.
The Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-TR is organized into chapters that follow the DSM-5-TR's structure, including disorders usually first diagnosed in childhood, substance-related and addictive disorders, and personality disorders, among others. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction of the disorder and its diagnostic criteria, followed by a list of subtypes, specifiers, and associated features. The book's content is further enhanced by helpful graphics, charts, and tables that aid in understanding and applying the criteria.
In conclusion, Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5-TR is an invaluable resource for mental health professionals seeking to diagnose and classify psychiatric disorders accurately and efficiently. It is a must-have reference for all mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other clinicians who work with patients with mental health conditions.
Author: American Psychiatric Association
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