Casebook for DSM-5: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

A practical casebook for graduate-level programs in mental health that demonstrates how to put the DSM-5 into practice using real-world case examples. It helps students understand why a particular diagnosis is given based on the individual client's specific background and personal history. The second edition has been expanded to feature additional cases, a more detailed table of contents, additional discussion questions, and a final review chapter. It provides trainees in counseling, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, and social work with an opportunity to examine their own ideas on symptom presentation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc

This comprehensive casebook for graduate-level programs in mental health offers a practical and effective approach to applying the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. Designed to help students understand the rationale behind specific diagnoses based on the individual client's background and personal history, the book presents complex, real-life case studies that discuss the pairing of DSM-5 criteria with symptomatology. In-depth analyses of treatment interventions and client management are provided, along with consistent formatting that includes an overview of the client, symptoms/problems, diagnosis, and treatment interventions. Each case allows readers to formulate their own reactions and diagnostic impressions before the commentary reveals the correct conclusion.

An ideal text for courses in psychopathology, diagnosis, practicum, and internship, this casebook will diversify and broaden the classroom experience by presenting compelling clinical cases experienced by practicing professionals. The second edition of the book has been expanded to feature additional cases for each category, a more detailed table of contents to facilitate organization by disorder categories, additional discussion questions for each case, and a final review chapter. This text serves as a valuable supplement to various undergraduate and graduate courses in counseling, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, and social work.

By fully exploring the rationale behind diagnostic criteria, the book provides trainees in these fields with a deeper understanding of the diagnostic process and its application in clinical practice. It helps trainees develop critical thinking skills and promotes a comprehensive approach to client assessment and treatment planning. Overall, this casebook is an essential resource for mental health professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and expertise in diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

Weight: 333g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826186331
Edition number: 2 Revised edition