The Pocket Guide to the DSM-5(TM) Diagnostic Exam

The Pocket Guide to the DSM-5 Diagnostic Exam is a concise, practical resource for learning and conducting diagnostic interviews using DSM-5 criteria. Designed for both beginning clinicians and experienced practitioners, this guide provides a structured approach to the diagnostic interview while helping readers understand how DSM-5 revisions affect the assessment process.

The book begins by establishing an efficient framework for learning the format and flow of a diagnostic interview, reviewing essential screening questions before explaining how DSM-5 criteria can be incorporated into the interview. At the heart of the guide, the sixth chapter takes readers through a complete diagnostic exam, providing questions addressing each DSM-5 disorder class.

Key Features

• Includes DSM-5 diagnostic criteria within a practical interview-focused guide

• Provides a structured approach to conducting a diagnostic interview

• Reviews essential screening questions

• Explains how DSM-5 revisions affect the diagnostic interview

• Walks readers through a complete diagnostic exam

• Includes questions addressing each DSM-5 disorder class

• Useful for beginners learning the interview process and experienced clinicians updating their practice

• Offers a concise and pragmatic approach to clinical diagnostic assessment

• Emphasizes conducting an assessment while establishing a therapeutic relationship

Who Is This Book For?

This pocket guide is particularly useful for counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, students, trainees, and other mental health professionals who need a practical reference for DSM-5-informed diagnostic interviewing.

Whether you're learning the fundamentals of the diagnostic interview or looking to align your interviewing approach with DSM-5 revisions, this guide provides an accessible framework for assessment and clinical practice.

Build confidence in the structure, questions, and clinical flow of the diagnostic interview with this practical DSM-5-focused guide.

• ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1585624667
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Psychiatric Publishing
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 27, 2013
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 281 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781585624669
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1585624669
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.75 x 0.5 x 8 inches