Understanding mental disorders : your guide to DSM-5
Record details
- ISBN: 9781585624911
- ISBN: 1585624918
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Physical Description:
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xviii, 370 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm - Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Washington, DC : American Psychiatric Publishing, [2015]
- Copyright: ©2015
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Disorders that start in childhood -- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders -- Bipolar disorders -- Depressive disorders -- Anxiety disorders -- Obsessive-compulsive disorders -- Trauma and stress disorders -- Dissociative disorders -- Somatic (physical) symptom disorders -- Eating disorders -- Elimination disorders -- Sleep-wake disorders -- Sexual dysfunctions -- Gender dysphoria -- Disruptive and conduct disorders -- Addictive disorders -- Dementia and other memory problems -- Personality disorders -- Paraphilic disorders -- Treatment essentials. |
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Subject: | Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders Mental illness Psychology, Pathological Mental Disorders |
Genre: | Popular Works. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | RC 467 .U53 2015 | 30775305538705 | General Collection | Available | - |
Understanding Mental Disorders : Your Guide to DSM-5®
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Understanding Mental Disorders : Your Guide to DSM-5®
Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to DSM-5 is a consumer 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 want to help others achieve mental health and well-being. Based on the latest, fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders--known as DSM-5--Understanding Mental Disorders provides valuable 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 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 glossary, list of medications and support groups