The New DSM 5: Highlights of Changes from the DSM IV-TR to the DSM-5 (2 credit hours)
Program Summary: The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) was published in May, 2013 by the American Psychiatric Association, replacing the previous manual, the DSM-IV-TR. This course seeks to highlight significant changes between the DSM IV-TR and the DSM-5.
This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, and therapists and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice.
Course Reading: Highlights of Changes from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5.
Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing
American Psychiatric Association
Find the reading at: https://www.freestatesocialwork.com/articles/changes%20from%20dsm-iv-tr%20to%20dsm-5.pdf
Program Objectives: Identify the four previously separate disorders that are now included in the DSM-5’s Autism Spectrum Disorder. Describe the new diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. Identify reasons why the bereavement exclusion is now omitted from the DSM-5. Describe the new diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
Learning Objectives: To enhance professional practice, values, skills, and knowledge by identifying key changes between the DSM IV-TR and the DSM-5.
Review our pre-reading study guide.
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Read more:
FAQ’s about DSM-5 Implementation for Clinicians
http://www.dsm5.org/Documents/FINAL%20FAQ%20for%20Clinicians%20PDF%2010-7-14.pdf