The Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-5 by American Psychiatric Association is a concise and affordable companion to the definitive psychiatric reference, DSM-5. This handy reference provides quick access to essential information for making accurate diagnoses. Designed to supplement DSM-5, it assists mental health professionals in integrating the updated diagnostic criteria into their practice. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is the most authoritative resource available for clinical practice in the field of mental health, with the structural and diagnostic changes in the fifth edition being crucial knowledge for all clinicians. This Desk Reference distills the most critical, up-to-date diagnostic information to provide an invaluable tool for diagnosing a range of mental disorders, from the most common to the rarest.