Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to DSM-5-TR
Synopsis
Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to DSM-5-TR is a valuable guide for
anyone who has been touched by mental illness.
Most of us know someone who
suffers from a mental illness. This book helps those who may be struggling with
mental health problems, as well as those who love and care for them.
Based
on the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders-known as DSM-5-TR-Understanding Mental Disorders provides useful
insight on what to expect from an illness and its treatment-and will help
readers recognize symptoms, know when to seek help, and get the right care.
Featured disorders include depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, autism spectrum
disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder, among
others.
The common language for diagnosing mental illness used in DSM-5-TR
for mental health professionals has been adapted into clear, concise
descriptions of disorders for nonexperts. In addition to specific symptoms for
each disorder, readers will find:
Risk factors and warning signs
Related disorders Ways to cope Tips to promote mental health Personal
stories Key points about the disorders and treatment options A special chapter
dedicated to treatment essentials and ways to get help Helpful resources that
include a list of medications and support groups
Publisher information
- Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
- ISBN: 9781615375219
- Number of pages: 396
- Dimensions: 152 x 234 x 21 mm
- Weight: 635g
- Languages: English
