Practical DSM5

DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) is compiled by the American Psychiatric Association. Since its publication in 1952, it has been known as the world's bible of mental diagnosis for nearly 70 years. It is a professional reference manual for mental health professionals in hundreds of countries, including China. The current version is DSM5 (fifth edition). This book is a comprehensive analysis of DSM5 by Dr. James Morrison, the godfather of American mental health certification. Combining his 50 years of clinical practice, he matched typical cases one by one and conducted visual interpretations and classic diagnostic demonstrations. From beginners to industry leaders, those who study and practice this book have stood on the shoulders of giants and achieved their own path to excellence. As an indispensable companion book to DSM5, it has been unanimously recommended by world-leading universities and research institutions such as Harvard Medical School in the United States, School of Psychology at National University College Dublin in Ireland, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College: a must-read for every psychiatrist and a must-have for every mental health institution!