DSM-5 Not Just for Physicians Anymore
Medscape Medical News
March 10, 2015
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has announced it will release a consumer guide to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) on April 28, 2015.
According to the APA, Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to the DSM-5 will help patients with mental illness and their families better understand symptoms and course of mental illness and provide guidance about when to seek help and information about available treatments.
"Understanding Mental Disorders is a unique resource that serves as a tool for communication between mental health professionals, patients, and families. It translates information from DSM-5 into simple language that can empower those who need mental health care to understand disorders and seek help. It educates in a way that allows patients to take an active role in their care," APA president-elect Renee Binder, MD, said in a statement.
"For the first time, the language in the DSM-5 used by mental health professionals has been adapted into clear, concise descriptions of disorders for the general public," the APA notes.
In addition to specific symptoms for each disorder, readers will find the following:
Amazon Link
Amazon Description
Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to DSM-5(R) 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(R) -- 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(R) 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
Medscape Medical News
March 10, 2015
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has announced it will release a consumer guide to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) on April 28, 2015.
According to the APA, Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to the DSM-5 will help patients with mental illness and their families better understand symptoms and course of mental illness and provide guidance about when to seek help and information about available treatments.
"Understanding Mental Disorders is a unique resource that serves as a tool for communication between mental health professionals, patients, and families. It translates information from DSM-5 into simple language that can empower those who need mental health care to understand disorders and seek help. It educates in a way that allows patients to take an active role in their care," APA president-elect Renee Binder, MD, said in a statement.
"For the first time, the language in the DSM-5 used by mental health professionals has been adapted into clear, concise descriptions of disorders for the general public," the APA notes.
In addition to specific symptoms for each disorder, readers will find the following:
- Risk factors and warning signs
- Related disorders
- Ways to cope
- Tips to promote mental health
- Personal stories
- Key points about mental disorders and treatment options
- A special chapter dedicated to treatment essentials and ways to get help
- Resources that include a glossary, a list of medications, and support groups
Amazon Link
Amazon Description
Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to DSM-5(R) 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(R) -- 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(R) 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
