Strengthening the DSM [[electronic resource] ] : incorporating resilience and cultural competence / / Betty Garcia, Anne Petrovich

• Autore: Garcia Betty <1943->
• Pubblicazione: New York, : Springer, c2011
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (378 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.89
• Soggetto topico: Mental illness - Diagnosis; Psychiatric rating scales; Cultural pluralism
• Altri autori: PetrovichAnne
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: A conceptual framework for axis VI -- Proposing the diversity/resiliency axis VI -- Mood disorders and axis VI -- Anxiety disorders and axis VI -- Conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and axis VI -- Dementia : Alzheimer's disease and axis VI -- Schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, and axis VI -- Substance related and co-occurring disorders and axis VI -- Future directions.
• Sommario/riassunto: As it stands, the DSM fails to address important sources of strength and resiliency that can significantly affect diagnosis and treatment. The authors of this transformative volume propose enhancements to the current diagnostic and classification system that encompass the biopsychosocial, cultural, and spiritual milieus of individuals and acknowledge the strengths originating from personal, family, and community resources. This proposed Axis VI addresses contextual and individual factors related to diversity, equity, and resiliency, thereby enabling an understanding of the whole person and off
• Titolo autorizzato: Strengthening the DSM
• ISBN: 1-283-10023-1; 9786613100238; 0-8261-1882-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910791759203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II