Publisher's Synopsis
Finally-a mental health reference designed for the nurses who live it daily.
DSM-5-TR Nurses Reference bridges the gap between textbook diagnosis and real-life care, empowering nurses with the tools, insight, and empathy they need to navigate complex mental health conditions at the bedside, in clinics, and across communities.
Written by a practicing nurse with a passion for trauma-informed, compassionate care, this book transforms the DSM-5-TR into a practical, story-driven companion built for the fast-paced world of frontline healthcare.
Each chapter is structured for clarity and clinical relevance, including:
Emotionally engaging case stories that bring disorders to life
Clear DSM-5-TR criteria with simplified explanations
Real-world manifestations in both patient behavior and nursing context
Practical nursing applications, including assessment tools, communication strategies, safety concerns, and charting examples
Therapeutic phrases, quick reference tools, and printable handouts
Reflection questions to deepen empathy and clinical insight
Whether you're in psych, med-surg, pediatrics, or primary care, this reference will help you understand the patient beneath the behavior, recognize red flags early, and communicate with confidence-even during mental health crises.
This is more than a guide. It's a companion for nurses who believe that mental health is not just a specialty-it's everywhere.
