Casebook for DSM-5™

Presents real-life cases along with rationale behind diagnoses and connections to DSM-5 criteria with symptomatologyThis unique casebook for graduate level programs in the mental health professions is a masterful vehicle for students to put the new DSM-5 into practice bypresenting actual clinical experiences from practitioners. It is distinguished from other casebooks by its presentation of real-life cases along with therationale behind diagnostic criteria and a connection of DSM-5 criteria with symptomatology for each case. In addition, the detailed vignettes include acomplete discussion of treatment interventions and client management that is crucial for students in helping professions. These treatment considerationsare inclusive of a wide range of evidence-based approaches. Multiple cases are presented within each major category of disorders to help studentsunderstand the nature of differential diagnosis. Cases also reflect cultural and social consideration in making diagnostic decisions.Each chapter is consistently formatted to include an overview of the client, symptoms/problems, diagnosis, and treatment interventions includingcomponents, applications, and results/prognosis. Readers will have an opportunity to formulate their own reactions and diagnostic impressions for each casebefore the commentary reveals the correct conclusion. An ideal text to enhance courses in psychopathology and diagnosis, as well as practicum andinternship, the casebook will diversify and broaden the classroom experience by enlightening students with compelling clinical cases that have beenexperienced by practicing professionals.Key Features:

• Presents in-demand DSM-5 content in depth
• Designed to meet the training needs of non-medical mental health professionals
• Offers breadth and depth of coverage including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Includes multiple cases in each DSM-5 diagnostic category to illustrate differential diagnosis
• Describes cultural and social implications in each case

Casebook for DSM-5™: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 1st Edition and published by Springer Publishing Company. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Casebook for DSM-5™ are 9780826127532, 0826127533 and the print ISBNs are 9780826127525, 0826127525