Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Purely by coincidence. . . Help and information available: Learn more about latest psychiatric Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

"Please sign up for this important training about the changes in the DSM presented by Mark Smith, PhD. Associate Professor, Barry University. Even the most experienced clinicians will need to understand the new DSM-5":

The newest version of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) proposes profound changes in the way mental health practitioners engage in clinical assessment and diagnosis. Gone is the familiar 5-Axis system. Gone are other familiar diagnoses such as Aspergers, Mental Retardation, Hypochondriasis, and Substance Dependence or Addiction; likewise the familiar term “General Medical Condition” has disappeared.

Date and time: April 22nd from 9:00 am1:00 pm
Cost—Members $25; non-members $30 (includes lunch and 4 CEUs)
Location: Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County, 909 Fern St., West Palm Beach
For questions please contact: info@mhapbc.org or 561-832-3755