Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Using the DSM

3 credits · Peabody College - Professional

This course provides an overview of the DSM-5 diagnostic system and its application in clinical mental health counseling. Emphasis is placed on accurate diagnosis, the use of evidence-based treatment strategies, and prevention-focused care. Students learn to connect diagnostic criteria with empirically supported interventions using a structured treatment planning model. Common disorders encountered in counseling practice are emphasized, with attention to the ethical and cultural considerations of diagnosis. [3]