Understanding the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5)

Released in 2012 as a free, easily administered measure of
personality pathology domains and traits as described in the DSM-5
Alternative Model for Personality Disorders, the Personality Inventory for
DSM-5 (PID-5) has spawned interest-and a considerable amount of
research-since its publication. Rather than trying to match an individual's
personal experience to preestablished diagnostic categories, use of the
PID-5 in assessment calls for something of a paradigm shift-developing a
profile unique to each patient and their experiences and behaviors. This new
book delves into the background of the PID-5 and provides clinical and
research guidance on its application. After reviewing the blossoming
literature on the PID-5 and evidence for its use, the authors examine


* The validity of the PID-5 in different populations, including
adults, children, and non-U.S. populations
* Special applications of
the PID-5, including its relation to ICD-11 and use in forensic constructs

* The relationship of the PID-5 with other measures, such as the Five
Factor Model measures and the Personality Assessment Inventory
* The
role of the PID-5 in developing tailored interventions and prevention
strategies, both psychotherapeutic and pharmacological

Standout
features of this guide include numerous and easily referenced tables
throughout, clinical vignettes that help illustrate the PID-5 personality
profiles, and an appendix with norms and scoring reference materials.
Particularly useful for both clinical psychologists and research
psychiatrists, Understanding the Personality Inventory for DSM-5
(PID-5) is a concise, convenient, and indispensable resource for all
those interested in an individualized approach to the management and
treatment of personality pathologies.