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DescriptionUnderstanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to DSM-5(R) is a consumer guide for anyone who has been touched by mental illness. Most of us know someone who suffers from a mental illness. This book helps those who may be struggling with mental health problems, as well as those who want to help others achieve mental health and well-being. Based on the latest, fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders -- known as DSM-5(R) -- Understanding Mental Disorders provides valuable insight on what to expect from an illness and its treatment -- and will help readers recognize symptoms, know when to seek help, and get the right care. Featured disorders include depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder, among others. The common language for diagnosing mental illness used in DSM-5(R) for mental health professionals has been adapted into clear, concise descriptions of disorders for nonexperts. Table of contentsForeword. Preface. Introduction. Disorders That Start in Childhood. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders. Bipolar Disorders. Depressive Disorders. Anxiety Disorders. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. Trauma and Stress Disorders. Dissociative Disorders. Somatic (Physical) Symptom Disorders. Eating Disorders. Elimination Disorders. Sleep-Wake Disorders. Sexual Dysfunctions. Gender Dysphoria. Disruptive and Conduct Disorders. Addictive Disorders. Dementia and Other Memory Problems. Personality Disorders. Paraphilic Disorders. Treatment Essentials. Glossary of Terms. Appendix: Disorders Grouped by DSM-5 Category. Appendix: Generic and Brand Names of Medications. Appendix: Helpful Resources. Index. |