Understanding mental disorders your guide to dsm 5r is a consumer guide for anyone who has been touched by mental illness most of us know someone who suffers from a mental illness this book helps those who may be struggling with mental health problems as well as those who want to help others achieve mental health and well being. Understanding mental disorders your guide to dsm 5 is a consumer guide for anyone who has been touched by mental illness most of us know someone who suffers from a mental illness this book helps those who may be struggling with mental health problems as well as those who want to help others achieve mental health and well being. Washington dc american psychiatric association publishing 2015 388 pp 2495 paperback this is an approachable book that outlines the major diagnostic categories in dsm 5 it is readable clear and user friendly the diagnostic process is well displayed in case studies for each major disorder. Based on the latest fifth edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders known as dsm 5r understanding mental disorders provides valuable insight on what to expect from an illness and its treatment and will help readers recognize symptoms know when to seek help and get the right care. Understanding mental disorders your guide to dsm 5r introduction to understanding mental disorders about 1 in 4 adults suffers from mental illness at some point in their lives and nearly that many children are af fected as well it is a very common and treatable health problem that has a major impact on quality of life for both individuals and their families in the past the subject of