Learning DSM-5 (R) by Case Example

With at least one case presentation for each of the mental
disorders catalogued in DSM-5-and multiple cases for nearly half of the
disorders-Learning DSM-5 by Case Example has been meticulously
designed to aid practitioners and students of all levels in psychology,
psychiatry, social work, counseling, and psychiatric nursing develop
internalized prototypes of DSM-5 disorders by first describing each disorder
in relatable terms and subsequently illustrating how these symptom
constellations manifest in real-life settings using clinical case
material.

The nearly 200 cases featured in this guide are drawn from
the clinical experience of well over 100 clinicians, many of whom are
well-known experts in particular areas of diagnosis and treatment. Sensitive
to the fact that one of the hallmarks of mental disorders is the wide range
of presentations that are encountered in a real-world setting, many of the
disorders described include multiple cases that vary in symptom
presentation, gender, age, clinical course, associated impairment in
psychosocial functioning, and developmental factors, thus giving readers an
appreciation for the heterogeneity typical of these disorders. Each case is
complemented by a discussion that elaborates the ways in which the case
conforms to the DSM-5 prototype or highlights those features of the case
that illustrate the heterogeneity.

With definitions of potentially
unfamiliar medical and psychiatric terms, Learning DSM-5 by Case
Example is an accessible resource for readers of all disciplines.
And because it guides the reader through the organizational structure of
DSM-5, it is also an ideal reference for courses on psychopathology or
abnormal psychology.