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

Author(s)

Stephanie Dailey
Carman Gill
Shannon Karl, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Casey A. Barrio Minton

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2014

Publication Title

The Professional Counselor

Volume

4

Issue/Number

3

First Page

166

Last Page

178

Abstract/Excerpt

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.

NSUWorks Citation

Dailey, S., Gill, C., Karl, S., Barrio Minton, C. A. (2014). Historical underpinnings, structural alterations and philosophical changes: Counseling practice implications of the DSM-5. The Professional Counselor, 4(3), 166-178.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/1523