Author: James Morrison

Title: Diagnosis Made Easier - Principles and Techniques for Mental Health Clinicians, 2nd ed.

ISBN: 9781462529841

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EtHDT57aLtIvrPr6T3KtGox2e9akb5lJ/view?usp=share_link

The DSM-5-TR and the textbook above, provide a couple of strategies for making a differential diagnosis;

• The "Differential Diagnosis" section following the description of each disorder
• Morrison's Safety Hierarchy
• Morrison also refers to the Decision Trees in the DSM

1. Explain what is meant by the term "differential diagnosis."
2. Then, discuss why it is important to consider and make an accurate differential diagnosis.