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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5®) by American Psychiatric Association; American Psychiatric Association DSM-5 Task Force is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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<P>This new edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5®), used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders, is the product of more than 10 years of effort by hundreds of international experts in all aspects of mental health. Their dedication and hard work have yielded an authoritative volume that defines and classifies mental disorders in order to improve diagnoses, treatment, and research. </P><P>The criteria are concise and explicit, intended to facilitate an objective assessment of symptom presentations in a variety of clinical settings -- inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital, consultation-liaison, clinical, private practice, and primary care. New features and enhancements make DSM-5® easier to use across all settings: </P><P> The chapter organization reflects a lifespan approach, with disorders typically diagnosed in childhood (such as neurodevelopmental disorders) at the beginning of the manual, and those more typical of older adults (such as neurocognitive disorders) placed at the end. Also included are age-related factors specific to diagnosis. The latest findings in neuroimaging and genetics have been integrate

Author
American Psychiatric Association; American Psychiatric Association DSM-5 Task Force
Publisher
American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Published
2013
Language
EN
ISBN
9780890425572
Rating
4.12 / 5 (1,604 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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