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Begin by reading the acknowledgements, pp. xix through p. 37 of your DSM-IV.
Next familiarize yourself with Appendix A, pp. 745 – 757. These decision trees are the primary method for diagnosis.
Page through the glossary of terms pp, 819- 843. Choose a minimum of 25 words to put on flash cards and add to your vocabulary.
Review the GAF or Global Assessment of Functioning. This is a crucial part of utilizing the diagnostic processes. A low score on the GAF usually signals significant impairment. A high score on the GAF suggest a person is functioning well and that the symptoms they are exhibiting may be transitory, situation or that the issues are being resolved.
Now thumb through the text and begin enjoying the fascinating reading.
Do all of us a favor and remember that it is normal for human beings to have the symptoms listed to varying degrees and at different times. It does help make the reading interesting to think of people who exhibit some of the characteristics. It does not help to begin to give diagnostic names to the folks you know . . . .
RESPONSE BOX here
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