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DSM-5-TR® Handbook of Differential Diagnosis by Michael B. First, MD (ISBN 9781615373598) - Paperback
- Type: Paperback Book.
- Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
- Language : English
DSM-5-TR® Handbook of Differential Diagnosis by Michael B. First, MD (ISBN 9781615373598)
DSM-5-TR® Handbook of Differential Diagnosis by Michael B. First, MD is the essential companion to the DSM-5-TR manual, designed to help clinicians navigate the complex process of distinguishing between psychiatric disorders with overlapping symptoms. Published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in 2024, this updated handbook brings precision and clarity to mental health diagnostics.
Product Details
- Title: DSM-5-TR® Handbook of Differential Diagnosis
- Author: Michael B. First, MD
- Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
- Publication Date: 28 February 2024
- ISBN-13: 9781615373598
- Format: Paperback / Clinical Reference
- Pages: 340 +
- Price: £43.99
- Availability: In Stock | Free UK & EU Shipping
Building on the trusted DSM-5-TR diagnostic framework, this handbook provides step-by-step differential diagnosis decision trees, helping clinicians evaluate symptom clusters, exclude alternative explanations, and make accurate, evidence-based psychiatric diagnoses.
Key Features
- Structured Diagnostic Approach: Simplifies differential diagnosis across the full range of psychiatric disorders.
- Updated DSM-5-TR Criteria: Reflects textual revisions and new diagnoses introduced in the DSM-5-TR (2022 update).
- Practical Clinical Tools: Includes diagnostic tables, algorithms, and cross-references for faster case evaluation.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Encompasses mood, psychotic, anxiety, trauma, personality, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Expert Authorship: Written by Michael B. First, lead editor of DSM-5 and internationally respected authority in psychiatric nosology.
Table of Contents Highlights
- Overview of Differential Diagnosis Principles
- Diagnostic Decision Trees by Symptom Category
- Psychotic and Mood Disorders
- Anxiety, Trauma, and Stress-Related Disorders
- Neurodevelopmental and Cognitive Disorders
- Substance-Related and Personality Disorders
- DSM-5-TR Updates and New Diagnoses
- Case Examples and Clinical Applications
Who Should Use This Book?
- Psychiatrists and psychiatric residents
- Clinical psychologists and therapists
- Mental health professionals and counsellors
- Students preparing for psychiatry or psychology board exams
- Researchers referencing DSM-5-TR classification systems
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FAQs
- Is this handbook different from the main DSM-5-TR?
- Yes — this book provides diagnostic flowcharts and practical guides for distinguishing among similar conditions, complementing the main DSM-5-TR manual.
- Does it include new DSM-5-TR updates?
- Yes — it reflects all text revisions and diagnostic additions included in the 2022 DSM-5-TR update.
- Is it suitable for training or clinical reference?
- Absolutely — it’s widely used in psychiatry residencies, psychology programmes, and clinical supervision.
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