Description
DSM-5™ Handbook of Differential Diagnosis
Summary: The “DSM-5™ Handbook of Differential Diagnosis” provides mental health professionals with a comprehensive guide to differential diagnosis using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5™). Covering a wide range of psychiatric disorders, this handbook offers clinicians a systematic approach to distinguishing between similar or related diagnoses based on their clinical presentations. With detailed discussions of diagnostic criteria, differential diagnostic features, and case examples, the book assists practitioners in accurately identifying and treating mental health conditions. Whether you’re a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or counselor, this handbook serves as an essential resource for clinical practice and decision-making.
Author Information: Dr. Michael B. First is a renowned psychiatrist and researcher known for his expertise in psychiatric diagnosis and classification systems. He has played a significant role in the development and revision of the DSM series and has authored numerous publications on diagnostic criteria and differential diagnosis. Dr. Michelle B. Riba is a respected psychiatrist specializing in mood disorders and psychosomatic medicine. She has extensive clinical experience and has contributed to research and education in the field of psychiatry.
Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing
Publication Year: 2013
ISBN-10: 1585624629
ISBN-13: 978-1585624621
