Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice, 5th edition, Enhanced Update, authored by R.N. Boyd and Mary Ann, Ph.D., offers comprehensive coverage of psychiatric mental health nursing organized around the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. Focusing on the recovery model, the book aligns with DSM-5 guidelines and includes expanded content to address contemporary needs. The fifth edition responds to market demands by incorporating core DSM-5 changes, select reference updates, and integrating icons that highlight related patient experience videos available on thePoint website. This edition retains its emphasis on the recovery model, promoting a journey of transformation involving the partnership between patients and healthcare providers rather than setting fixed outcomes. Recognized as an American Journal of Nursing 2015 Book of The Year Contest Winner, this resource is designed to equip nurses with the latest knowledge and practices in psychiatric nursing.