DSM-5-TR Handbook of Differential Diagnosis

By Michael B. First

DSM-5-TR Handbook of Differential Diagnosis is the authoritative clinical companion to the DSM-5-TR, designed to strengthen diagnostic accuracy in mental health practice. Written by Michael B. First, a key contributor to the DSM-5-TR, this handbook provides a systematic, step-by-step framework for distinguishing between psychiatric disorders with overlapping symptoms.

Widely used by psychiatrists, psychologists, and trainees, the handbook translates DSM-5-TR criteria into practical diagnostic decision-making tools. It emphasizes real-world clinical reasoning, cultural context, and evolving diagnostic practices, including telepsychiatry.

What This Handbook Does

Guides clinicians through the differential diagnosis process using structured decision trees, symptom comparisons, and case-based reasoning, helping reduce diagnostic errors and apply DSM-5-TR criteria accurately across diverse settings.

Key Features

• Systematic differential diagnosis aligned with DSM-5-TR criteria
• Clear diagnostic decision trees and comparison tables
• Clinical guidance for complex and overlapping symptom presentations
• Coverage of cultural, contextual, and substance-related factors
• Updated perspectives on telepsychiatry and digital diagnostic tools

Who Should Use This Book?

• Psychiatrists and psychiatric residents
• Clinical psychologists and therapists
• Mental health clinicians using DSM-5-TR
• Students in psychiatry and clinical psychology programs
• Professionals preparing for licensure or certification

Why It’s Essential

• Preeminent guide to DSM-5-TR differential diagnosis
• Authored by a leading expert and DSM editor
• Highly practical, clinician-focused approach
• Supports accurate, ethical, and culturally informed diagnosis
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Product Details

• Title: DSM-5-TR Handbook of Differential Diagnosis
• Author: Michael B. First
• Edition: 1st Edition (2022)
• Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
• ISBN-13: 9781615373598
• ISBN-10: 1615373595
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 400+
• Dimensions: 7 × 10 inches
• Availability: In Stock
• Price: $51.99 (Free Shipping)

Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Principles of Differential Diagnosis
• DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria Overview
• Symptom-Based Diagnostic Decision Trees
• Mood, Anxiety, and Trauma-Related Disorders
• Psychotic and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
• Cultural and Contextual Diagnostic Considerations
• Case Studies and Clinical Applications

FAQs

• Is this the official companion to the DSM-5-TR?
  Yes, it is the official differential diagnosis companion written by a DSM-5-TR editor.
• Does this book replace the DSM-5-TR manual?
  No, it complements the DSM-5-TR by guiding diagnostic decision-making.
• Who should use this handbook?
  Psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, residents, and mental health trainees.
• Is this suitable for students and beginners?
  Yes, it uses clear decision trees, tables, and case-based reasoning.
• What is the main focus of this book?
  Differential diagnosis of psychiatric disorders with overlapping symptoms.
• Does it help reduce diagnostic errors?
  Yes, it is specifically designed to improve diagnostic accuracy.
• Is cultural context addressed?
  Yes, it includes cultural, contextual, and substance-related diagnostic considerations.