Using DSM-5 for Quality Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, & Treatment Plans

Learning Objectives/Description:

At the end of this three hour workshop the participants will be better able to demonstrate their understanding and application of the following:

1. Status of the new DSM-5
2. Categories and changes in DSM-5
3. Using DSM-5 for Improved Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
4. Impact of DSM-5 for Clinical Mental Health Counselors:
   
   • Openings for Integrated Behavioral Medicine Specialty
   • Openings for Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Specialty
   • Opening for Trauma Specialty
5. Trauma Focused Therapeutic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning using the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE Factors) Screening, the DSM-5 for Principle and Provisional Diagnoses along with Identifying Other Condition That May be a Focus of Clinical Attention
6. Integrated Behavioral Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment Planning using the ICD Codes for Common Medical Conditions resulting in Mental Health Disorders
7. Diagnosing and Treating Co-Occurring Substance Abuse Disorders and Mental Health Disorders

Presenter Bio:

For more information about Dr. Messina and his work regarding the DSM-5 and other topics visit his website, www.coping.us.