MENTAL HEALTH NEWS: The New Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)

VICTORIA, British Columbia - June 4, 2013 - PRLog -- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – V is the latest in a series of versions for this Bible of mental health practitioners.

This volume has been the standard measure of mental dysfunction for several decades and has always been controversial. Nonetheless, the DSM has the strength of many contributors from fields including psychology, psychiatry, and clinical social work.

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The DSM describes how mental health professionals, like psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers define mental disorders affecting personal, occupational, and social well-being.

Another essential book, Effective Counseling Skills, describes practical skills and processes to help people who struggle with mental disorders. Numerous examples are provided, and it is easy to read.

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