DSM-5-TR® Made Easy: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis

About the Book – DSM-5-TR Made Easy: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis

DSM-5-TR Made Easy: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis by James Morrison is a practical and comprehensive guide designed to simplify the process of understanding and applying psychiatric diagnostic criteria. Based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), the book helps readers identify, understand, and differentiate a wide range of mental health conditions.

The book explores various psychiatric disorders, including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, personality disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and substance-related conditions. It explains essential diagnostic criteria, common symptoms, clinical presentations, differential diagnoses, and important considerations for accurate psychiatric assessment.

Featuring more than 130 clinical case examples, helpful diagnostic tips, informative tables, and easy-to-understand explanations, the book makes complex psychiatric concepts more accessible and supports the development of clinical reasoning skills.

An essential reference for psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, mental health counsellors, medical students, clinical researchers, and other professionals involved in mental healthcare and psychiatric diagnosis.

About the Author – James Morrison, MD

James Morrison is a distinguished psychiatrist, medical educator, and internationally recognized author specializing in psychiatric diagnosis and clinical evaluation. He is an Affiliate Professor of Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Morrison has extensive professional experience in both the private and public healthcare sectors. He is widely respected for his ability to explain complex psychiatric concepts and diagnostic procedures in a clear, practical, and accessible manner.

He has authored several influential books, including DSM-5-TR Made Easy: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis, Diagnosis Made Easier, and The First Interview. His publications have helped hundreds of thousands of mental health professionals and students understand psychiatric assessment, clinical interviewing, and diagnostic decision-making.

Through his academic contributions and practical publications, Dr. Morrison continues to support the education and professional development of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other mental health practitioners.