By Steven Buser M.D
The release of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Version 5 (DSM-5) marked one of the biggest changes to the field of mental health diagnosis in over 20 years. DSM-5 Insanely Simplified provides a summary of key concepts of the new diagnostic schema including a section on the upcoming ICD-10. DSM-5 Insanely Simplified utilizes a variety of devices to help clinicians memorize complex criteria and ideas about the different diagnoses. Cartoons, mnemonic devices, and summary tables allow clinicians and students to quickly grasp and retain broad concepts and subtle nuances related to psychiatric diagnosis. DSM-5 Insanely Simplified fosters quick mastery of the most important concepts introduced in DSM-5 while offering an entirely new way of looking at mental health along a continuum. This new approach avoids simply “labeling” clients by placing them along spectrums that range from normal to problematic symptoms. Mental health professionals as well as laymen interested in a deeper understanding of emotional well-being will appreciate the synthesis of deep psychology and modern approaches to diagnosis.Steven Buser trained in medicine at Duke University and served 12 years as a physician in the US Air Force. He is a graduate of the two-year Clinical Training Program at the CG Jung Institute of Chicago and is a co-founder of the Asheville Jung Center. In addition to a busy psychiatric private practice he serves as Publisher for Chiron Publications. He is active in the community and strives to integrate faith and spirituality into psychotherapy. He resides in the mountains in Asheville, NC with his wife and two children.Len Cruz is the Editor-in-Chief of Chiron Publications, a book publishing company specializing in psychology, mythology, religion, and culture and a co-founder of the Asheville Jung Center. He is a psychiatrist who resides in Western North Carolina.Luke Sloan was a 5th grade student in Asheville, NC when he completed the illustrations for this book. When he’s not drawing, Luke enjoys playing soccer, reading books, snow-skiing, and just plain having fun!

Product Details

• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00UOS9NYC
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chiron Publications (March 13, 2015)
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 13, 2015
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
• Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe

DSM-5 Insanely Simplified: A Must-Have Guide for Mental Health Professionals

The field of mental health diagnosis is constantly evolving, with new advancements and changes that shape the way clinicians understand and categorize mental disorders. One of the most significant changes in recent years is the release of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Version 5 (DSM-5), which introduced a new diagnostic schema and criteria for mental health professionals to follow.

DSM-5 Insanely Simplified written by Steven Buser M.D, provides a concise and accessible summary of the key concepts and changes introduced in DSM-5. This book is an essential tool for mental health professionals, students, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of emotional well-being.

A New Approach to Mental Health Diagnosis

Unlike previous versions of the DSM that focused on discrete disorders, DSM-5 Insanely Simplified presents a new way of looking at mental health. It embraces a continuum model, placing individuals along spectrums that range from normal to problematic symptoms. This approach avoids simply labeling clients and allows for a more nuanced understanding of their emotional well-being.

The book provides clinicians and students with a variety of aids to help them memorize and understand the complex criteria and ideas behind different diagnoses. Cartoons, mnemonic devices, and summary tables make it easier to grasp and retain the broad concepts and subtle nuances related to psychiatric diagnosis.

Author and Editor Background

Steven Buser trained in medicine at Duke University and served 12 years as a physician in the US Air Force. He is a graduate of the two-year Clinical Training Program at the CG Jung Institute of Chicago and is a co-founder of the Asheville Jung Center. In addition to his busy psychiatric private practice, he serves as Publisher for Chiron Publications and is actively involved in integrating faith and spirituality into psychotherapy. He resides in the mountains of Asheville, NC with his wife and two children.

Len Cruz, the Editor-in-Chief of Chiron Publications, has a background in psychiatry and is passionate about psychology, mythology, religion, and culture. He co-founded the Asheville Jung Center and resides in Western North Carolina.

Illustrations by Luke Sloan

As an added bonus, the illustrations in DSM-5 Insanely Simplified were created by Luke Sloan, a talented 5th-grade student from Asheville, NC. His artwork brings a unique and creative perspective to the book, making it even more engaging and enjoyable to read.

Order Your Copy Today

If you are a mental health professional or student looking to deepen your understanding of mental health diagnosis, DSM-5 Insanely Simplified is a must-have guide. Its concise and simplified approach, combined with engaging illustrations, makes it an invaluable resource in your practice or studies.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and enhance your ability to provide the best care for your clients. Order your copy of DSM-5 Insanely Simplified today and join the thousands of mental health professionals who have already benefited from this groundbreaking book.