Completely updated with the latest changes to the DSM-5, this book elucidates the DSM-IV-TR with clear instruction on using it to formulate and complete an assessment, accurately diagnose clients, and prepare a comprehensive and effective treatment plan. Numerous case studies bring the material to life and demonstrate how the DSM is applied in practice. In addition, the information on maintaining clinical records and using time-limited therapy, as well as an appendix of sample treatment plans, make this a must-have guide for students and seasonal mental health professionals alike.

• Includes chapters on delirium, dementia, amnestic, and other cognitive disorders, as well as selected sexual disorders



• Covers all the latest revisions to the DSM with coverage of disruptive behavior disorders, eating disorders in children, substance disorders, psychotic disorders, unipolar and bipolar mood disorders, and anxiety disorders



• Serves as the primary tool mental health clinicians depend on to diagnose psychopathology in their clients