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Historical underpinnings, structural alterations and philosophical changes: Counseling practice implications of the DSM-5

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

The Professional Counselor

Publication Date

2014

Abstract

Regardless of theoretical orientation or work setting, professional counselors should have a thorough understanding of the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). This article includes an overview of the most recent revision process and identification of key structural and philosophical changes in the DSM-5. The authors conclude with a summary of practice implications for counselors, including specific guidance for recording diagnoses, using diagnostic specifiers and incorporating emerging assessment measures.

Volume

4

Issue

3

First Page

166

Last Page

178

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