American Psychiatric Association
What’s inside
The DSM is a comprehensive classification of officially recognized psychiatric disorders, used for diagnosis and treatment in mental health.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding of mental health disorders
- Guidance on clinical diagnoses
- Awareness of the latest psychiatric research
- Development of treatment strategies
Key Points
- Standard classification of mental disorders
- Guidelines for diagnosing each disorder
- Criteria for disorder categories
- Updates based on latest research
- Inclusion of prevalence and risk factors
- Impact on treatment plans
- Cultural and gender considerations
Who’s it For
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Social Workers
- Medical Students
- Researchers in Mental Health
About the author
The American Psychiatric Association is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychiatry in the United States.