A survey of psychologists' attitudes toward the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders–5 (DSM-5), and its alternatives was conducted. Almost 90% of psychologists …

Only two published studies, both from the early 1980s, have specifically examined
psychologist attitudes toward the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders …

The results of a survey exploring counselor attitudes toward the fifth edition of the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) are presented. The survey revealed that …

Mary Ellen Richmond is often credited with developing social work as a profession in the
United States. In this article, we focus on Richmond's Social Diagnosis, revisiting this …

This study is the first to directly inquire into the experience of clinical social workers who live
“in the hyphen,” having received psychiatric diagnoses and/or been in therapy themselves …

A conceptual introduction sets forth the book's aim: to guide clinical social work students
(and practicing clinicians) to explore assessment from a range of theoretical frameworks …

This book begins with a thoughtful exploration of two fundamental questions that underlie all
clinical decisions. First, what exactly is a “mental disorder,” as opposed to other kinds of …

Abstract The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is often considered the “Bible” of mental
health diagnostics and is used extensively by mental health professionals in defining mental …

Clinical social workers have made significant strides in the mental health profession, taking
the lead over the number of psychiatrists and psychologists, in the field. Contrary to the …