DSM-5 Casebook and Treatment Guide for Child Mental Health, authored by Cathryn A. Galanter and published by Amer Psychiatric Pub in 2016, provides a comprehensive and practical guide for trainees and clinicians working with children and adolescents. The book covers the types of disorders commonly encountered in practice, with updated cases reflecting advancements in diagnosis and evidence-based assessment and treatment as per DSM-5.

Each case is reviewed by both a child and adolescent psychiatrist and a child psychologist or another mental health professional, addressing diagnostic formulation and treatment from psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacologic perspectives. The inclusion of diverse scenarios—from clear diagnoses to complex presentations and the most challenging cases—offers valuable insights into clinical management.

Structured in four sections with editor introductions that summarize and contextualize information, the book is logically organized for easy navigation. It includes 29 case vignettes, ranging from straightforward to highly intricate, ensuring a wide spectrum of learning experiences. The final part delves into diagnostic and treatment decision-making, providing two chapters on clinical and research issues in child psychopathology.