DSM in Action

An updated clinical resource for mental health professionals diagnosing, assessing, and treating mental health disorders in patients In DSM-V-TR In Action, clinician and researcher Sophia F. Dziegielewski delivers an up-to-date and accurate practice resource for mental health professionals applying the DSM-V-TR to diagnose and assess patients. The author introduces the major diagnostic assessment schemes used in the profession and offers comprehensive diagnostic information for each selected category of disorder.The book is packed with hands-on, easy-to-access resources, including explanations of diagnostic criteria, real-world case examples, and a wealth of treatment plans you can apply in your own practice. You'll also find explorations of the most significant changes between the DSM-5 and the DSM-5-TR, as well as: Updated information to match the wording changes implemented in the DSM-5-TRNew treatment plans in the Appendix sectionContemporary application principles relating to the psychopathologies covered in the DSM-5-TR Perfect for mental health practitioners – like social workers, school counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists – DSM-V-TR is also a must-read for trainees preparing for mental health licensure exams and graduate students studying psychopathology, abnormal psychology, and mental health diagnosis and treatment.