★The A Beginner's Guide To Mental Health : Understanding Dignostical And Stats Manual Criteria★ is the latest edition of the Aashish B.diagnostic manual for mental health disorders.
It is published in 2023.
★The key features of DSM'C include a new★
1. Organizational structure
2. Updated diagnostic criteria
3. New diagnostic category for autism spectrum disorder.
It also includes a new chapter on neurodevelopmental disorders and changes in the criteria for certain disorders, such as ADHD and depression.
Additionally, DSM'C integrates dimensional assessments, which allow for a more individualized and holistic understanding of a patient’s symptoms and functioning.
The manual also includes a Cultural Formulation Interview,which aims to provide guidance on how to incorporate cultural factors into the diagnostic process