An Updated Clinical Resource for Mental Health Professionals in the Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders
In her work, DSM In Action, clinician and researcher Sophia F. Dziegielewski provides a contemporary and reliable practice resource for mental health professionals utilizing the DSM framework for diagnosing and assessing patients. The author systematically introduces the principal diagnostic assessment methodologies employed within the field while offering a thorough analysis of diagnostic information pertinent to each specified category of disorder.
This text is replete with practical, readily accessible resources, including detailed explanations of diagnostic criteria, illustrative case studies, and an extensive array of treatment plans applicable to practitioners’ clinical settings. Additionally, readers will find examinations of the most pertinent modifications introduced in the latest DSM iteration, alongside content such as:
– Updated information reflecting the terminology changes implemented in the DSM-5
– A set of new treatment plans included in the Appendix
– Contemporary principles for the application of psychopathology associated with the DSM-5
DSM In Action is an invaluable resource that is particularly suited for mental health practitioners, including social workers, school counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists. Moreover, it serves as an essential reference for trainees preparing for mental health licensure examinations and graduate students engaged in the study of psychopathology, abnormal psychology, and the intricacies of mental health diagnosis and treatment.
