Practical DSM-5

Name: Practical DSM-5
ISBN: 9787557675769

詹姆斯·莫里森 / 王雨吟Tianjin Science and Technology Press · ChinaFeb 2023

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Word count: 510K words
Chapters: 110
ISBN: 9787557675769

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Summary

DSM (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), compiled by the American Psychiatric Association and in print for nearly 70 years since its debut in 1952, has been hailed as the world's bible of psychiatric diagnosis and serves as the professional reference manual for mental health practitioners in over a hundred countries, including China. The current edition is DSM-5 (the fifth edition). This book is a comprehensive analysis of DSM-5 by Dr. James Morrison, the founding father of American mental health licensing examinations. Drawing on 50 years of clinical practice, he matches typical case examples one by one, offering vivid interpretations and classic diagnostic demonstrations. From beginners to industry leaders, those who study and practice with this book stand on the shoulders of giants and achieve excellence on their own paths. As an indispensable companion volume to DSM-5, it has been unanimously recommended by world-renowned institutions including Harvard Medical School, the School of Psychology at University College Dublin, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College: a must-read for every psychiatrist and a must-have for every mental health institution!

Editor's review

Practical DSM-5 is a classic work by the renowned American psychiatrist James Morrison, designed to provide clinicians with a clear, practical guide to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Rather than simply restating DSM-5, Dr. Morrison draws on decades of clinical and teaching experience to offer concise interpretations and operational explanations of the diagnostic criteria. The book focuses on how to apply these criteria in real clinical settings, helping readers bridge the gap between theoretical provisions and complex individual cases.

For mental health practitioners, DSM-5 itself is vast and complex, and using it directly presents certain barriers. Morrison's Practical DSM-5 fills precisely this gap. He not only explains the "what" but delves into the "how"—for example, how to systematically gather diagnostic information, how to distinguish between disorders with similar symptoms, and how to handle comorbid conditions. The book includes numerous clinical interview points, differential diagnosis flowcharts, and specific case illustrations, greatly enhancing the tool's operability. Its language is plain, avoiding excessive jargon, so that even medical students in training or novice therapists can follow the reasoning with relative ease.

The Chinese edition published by Tianjin Science and Technology Press provides an important reference for relevant professionals in China. It should be noted that diagnostic manuals and their interpretations are constantly evolving; when applying this book in clinical practice, readers must still combine the latest research advances, local considerations, and comprehensive clinical assessment rather than mechanically applying its contents. Overall, this is an excellent tool book focused on "clinical practicality" and "training in diagnostic thinking," whose value lies in translating abstract diagnostic criteria into an executable framework for clinical judgment.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Psychiatrists, psychotherapists, psychological counselors, and other clinical practitioners, for daily diagnostic reference
Teachers and students in psychology, psychiatry, and related fields, as a supplementary textbook for learning DSM-5
Management and supervisory personnel in hospital psychology and psychiatry departments and social psychological service agencies
Advanced psychology enthusiasts or researchers in related fields who need an in-depth understanding of the psychiatric diagnostic system

Not a good fit for

General readers seeking self-diagnosis or simple answers to psychological problems
Non-professional readers expecting large numbers of vivid case stories or in-depth psychological analysis

Reading tips

Use it as a reference book alongside the original DSM-5 manual to deepen understanding
Focus on the differential diagnosis points and sample interview questions in each chapter, and reflect on their clinical application
Refer to your own clinical or study cases and try applying the book's framework for analysis, while avoiding rigid dogmatism

About the publisher

Tianjin Science and Technology Press China · Founded in 1979

Tianjin Science and Technology Press is a science and technology publisher whose main publishing areas are the natural sciences, engineering and technology, medicine and health, popular science for everyday life, and science and engineering textbooks, with a particular strength in medicine and health, health care, and traditional Chinese medicine books. Its catalogue covers popular science, social sciences, medicine, finance and economics, and philosophy; it includes classic translations such as The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art, On the Origin of Species, and Euclid's Elements, alongside popular science and finance titles such as Hallucinations, Parasite Rex, The Six Numbers, and The Man Who Solved the Market. Its TCM health titles include a two-volume work on Li Dongyuan's spleen-and-stomach theory. Authors and translators represented include Zhang Cang, Charles Darwin, Oliver Sacks, Luo Dalun, Carl Zimmer, and Martin Rees. Public information is limited, so this profile focuses on the publishing directions reflected in the catalogue.

版权信息
推荐序
致谢
引言
第1章神经发育障碍
快速指南：神经发育障碍
注意缺陷/多动障碍
孤独症（自闭症）谱系障碍和智力障碍
抽动障碍
运动障碍
交流障碍
特定学习障碍
第2章精神分裂症谱系及其他精神病性障碍
快速指南：精神分裂症谱系及精神病性障碍
导言
精神分裂症谱系障碍
精神分裂症以外的精神病性障碍
第3章心境障碍
快速指南：心境障碍
心境发作
基于心境发作的心境障碍
其他心境障碍
物质所致的心境障碍
心境诊断的修正项
整合：编码和标明心境障碍
其他特定及未特定的心境障碍
第4章焦虑障碍
快速指南：焦虑障碍
导言
第5章强迫及相关障碍
快速指南：强迫及相关障碍
导言
第6章创伤及应激相关障碍
快速指南：创伤及应激相关障碍
导言
第7章分离障碍
快速指南：分离障碍
导言
第8章躯体症状及相关障碍
快速指南：躯体症状及相关障碍
导言
第9章喂食和进食障碍
快速指南：喂食和进食障碍
导言
第10章排泄障碍
快速指南：排泄障碍
导言
第11章睡眠-觉醒障碍
快速指南：睡眠-觉醒障碍
导言
睡得过多或过少
与呼吸相关的睡眠障碍
昼夜节律睡眠-觉醒障碍
异态睡眠
其他睡眠-觉醒障碍
第12章性功能失调
快速指南：性功能失调
导言
第13章性别烦躁
快速指南：性别烦躁
第14章破坏性、冲动控制和品行障碍
快速指南：破坏性、冲动控制和品行障碍
导言
第15章物质相关和成瘾障碍
快速指南：物质相关和成瘾障碍
导言
基本的物质相关的类型，以酒精相关障碍为例
咖啡因相关障碍
大麻相关障碍
致幻剂相关障碍
吸入剂相关障碍
阿片类物质相关障碍
镇静剂、催眠药和抗焦虑药相关障碍
兴奋剂相关障碍
与烟草有关的疾病
其他（或未知）物质相关障碍
记录和编码物质相关障碍
非物质相关障碍
第16章认知障碍
快速指南：认知障碍
导言
谵妄
症状领域
重度和轻度神经认知障碍
第17章人格障碍
快速指南：人格障碍
导言
A族人格障碍
B族人格障碍
C族人格障碍
其他人格疾病
第18章性欲倒错障碍
快速指南：性欲倒错障碍
导言
第19章其他可能需要临床关注的因素
关系与家庭问题
学业和职业问题
与收入和住所相关的问题
法律/行为问题
与医疗事务相关的问题
与虐待或忽视相关的问题
药物所致的运动障碍
其他状况
其他可能成为临床关注点的状况……
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第20章患者与诊断
诊断性卫生保健原则
个案既往史
附录基础表格
内容简介

FAQ

What is the difference between this book and the original DSM-5 manual?

DSM-5 is an authoritative compilation of diagnostic criteria, rigorous but rather abstract. This book is a senior clinical expert's practical interpretation of DSM-5, focusing on teaching how to understand and apply these criteria, providing extensive clinical operational guidance, differential diagnosis approaches, and cases—more like a "user's guide" or "teaching companion."

Can someone without a medical background understand this book?

This book is primarily aimed at professional or trainee clinicians. Although the author strives for clarity, the book involves a large number of psychiatric technical terms and diagnostic logic; readers without a relevant disciplinary foundation will find it very difficult to understand, and non-professionals are not advised to use it as an introductory text.

Is the content of this book outdated?

This book is written on the basis of DSM-5, which remains the mainstream diagnostic standard system in the United States and many regions. However, the field of psychiatry continues to develop, and readers should pay attention to subsequent updates to the diagnostic criteria (such as DSM-5-TR) and related academic discussion, maintaining an open and critical mindset in practice.

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About the author

詹姆斯·莫里森 Author

James Morrison is an author about whom relatively limited public information is available, and what can be confirmed centers mainly on two of his works. According to library records, his representative works are Practical DSM-5 and 100 Cases in Practical Psychological Diagnosis, both falling within the fields of medicine and social psychology and dealing with diagnostic criteria for mental disorders and the practice of psychological diagnosis. Since his nationality, dates of birth and death, educational background, and professional experience are not clearly documented, no speculation is made here. Judging only from the known works, Morrison's writing is practically oriented, emphasizing the translation of diagnostic systems into cases and methods useful for clinical reference, and is suitable for readers in psychology, psychiatry, and related fields. His works build a bridge between diagnostic tools and practical operation, reflecting a focus on application and readability.

王雨吟 Author · Chinese

Wang Yuyin is a Chinese author about whom limited public information is available. The only known work associated with this name is Practical DSM-5, which is classified under medicine. Based on the available information, the writing addresses the field of psychiatry and clinical diagnosis, focusing on the study and application of diagnostic criteria, and it appears to be a practical resource intended for professional readers. Because no verifiable biographical details, educational background, or professional positions are recorded in the available sources, a more specific account of Wang Yuyin's academic experience or research focus cannot be given. The known work is characterized by its practical, tool-oriented approach, serving clinicians in understanding and using diagnostic standards, with a specialized subject and a clearly defined readership. Only one work by this author has been identified so far, and further information would be needed to assess the scope of its influence and any subsequent writing.