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The 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, commonly referred to as the DSM-5 (9780890425541), is an international authority and reference guide on all things to do with mental health. The hardcover book published by the American Psychiatric Association serves as a standard reference for psychiatric diagnoses. Current criteria for the diagnosis of mental health disorders are found in the DSM-5 by healthcare providers, researchers, and clinicians, placing it at better diagnosis and treatment positions.

The new edition, the 5th edition, of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders includes significant updates from its predecessor to give revised definitions and criteria for different disorders. Major sections will include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and personality disorders, among many others. In addition to aiding clinicians in diagnosing their patients, the DSM-5 also plays an important role in research; it provided a standardized language for studies on mental health.

Hardcover publication of the DSM-5 99780890425541) assures durability for long-term use and is a valuable resource for the mental health professions, libraries, and academic settings. The scope of this edition encompasses an astonishing number of mental disorders, insuring that practitioners have what they need to practice knowledgeably and with confidence in an evidence-based fashion.

The hallmark of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition is the dimensional approach to diagnosis, whereby symptoms of disorders do not reside in discrete categories but rather along a spectrum. Such an approach enables diagnoses to be very precise and treatment options to be tailored to the individual experiences.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, DSM-5, would prove a very useful reference to psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals in mental health. Order your copy today-this hardcopy using ISBN 9780890425541-and keep current with the most recent standards in mental care.