Understanding the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

This workshop will familiarize participants with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), so they may have a deeper understanding of how the manual is organized and how they can apply the information to their work.

The DSM is an important resource and tool for social workers and human services professionals and a standard in our industry. To be successful in our roles, all of us should have a high-level understanding of the DSM and how it can be applied in our day-to-day work with clients

The intended audience of this workshop is social workers and human services professionals who do not necessarily engage in diagnosis but require an increased comfort level with the contents of the DSM in order to provide the best possible level of care and support to clients.

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