Learning DSM-5 by Case Example

With at least one case presentation for each of the mental disorders catalogued
in DSM-5-and multiple cases for nearly half of the disorders-Learning DSM-5 by
Case Example has been meticulously designed to aid practitioners and students of
all levels in psychology, psychiatry, social work, counseling, and psychiatric
nursing develop internalized prototypes of DSM-5 disorders by first describing
each disorder in relatable terms and subsequently illustrating how these symptom
constellations manifest in real-life settings using clinical case
material.

The nearly 200 cases featured in this guide are drawn from the
clinical experience of well over 100 clinicians, many of whom are well-known
experts in particular areas of diagnosis and treatment. Sensitive to the fact
that one of the hallmarks of mental disorders is the wide range of presentations
that are encountered in a real-world setting, many of the disorders described
include multiple cases that vary in symptom presentation, gender, age, clinical
course, associated impairment in psychosocial functioning, and developmental
factors, thus giving readers an appreciation for the heterogeneity typical of
these disorders. Each case is complemented by a discussion that elaborates the
ways in which the case conforms to the DSM-5 prototype or highlights those
features of the case that illustrate the heterogeneity.

With definitions
of potentially unfamiliar medical and psychiatric terms, Learning DSM-5 by Case
Example is an accessible resource for readers of all disciplines. And because it
guides the reader through the organizational structure of DSM-5, it is also an
ideal reference for courses on psychopathology or abnormal psychology.