Understanding the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5)

Released in 2012 as a free, easily administered measure of personality
pathology domains and traits as described in the DSM-5 Alternative Model for
Personality Disorders, the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5) has spawned
interest-and a considerable amount of research-since its publication. Rather
than trying to match an individual's personal experience to preestablished
diagnostic categories, use of the PID-5 in assessment calls for something of a
paradigm shift-developing a profile unique to each patient and their experiences
and behaviors. This new book delves into the background of the PID-5 and
provides clinical and research guidance on its application. After reviewing the
blossoming literature on the PID-5 and evidence for its use, the authors examine

The validity of the PID-5 in different populations, including adults,
children, and non-U.S. populations Special applications of the PID-5,
including its relation to ICD-11 and use in forensic constructs The
relationship of the PID-5 with other measures, such as the Five Factor Model
measures and the Personality Assessment Inventory The role of the PID-5 in
developing tailored interventions and prevention strategies, both
psychotherapeutic and pharmacological

Standout features of this guide
include numerous and easily referenced tables throughout, clinical vignettes
that help illustrate the PID-5 personality profiles, and an appendix with norms
and scoring reference materials. Particularly useful for both clinical
psychologists and research psychiatrists, Understanding the Personality
Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5) is a concise, convenient, and indispensable resource
for all those interested in an individualized approach to the management and
treatment of personality pathologies.