Understanding Mental Disorders

Your Guide to Dsm-5-tr

American Psychiatric Association
American Psychiatric Association Publishing
396 pages
ISBN: 9781615375219
October 2023

This is a practical guide to explain the mental disorders in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) as well as their diagnosis and their treatment in basic terms for those seeking mental health care and for their loved ones. It is designed to help combat mental illness through education about the disorders and their symptoms, helping readers know when to seek help, and what to expect from treatment.