DSM-5-TR Insanely Simplified: Unlocking the Spectrums within DSM-5-TR and ICD-10

DSM-5-TR Insanely Simplified: Unlocking the Spectrums within DSM-5-TR and ICD-10 offers an accessible and engaging overview of the key concepts introduced in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5®, 2013) and its updated Text Revision (DSM-5-TR®, 2022). Together, these two editions marked a significant shift in how mental health diagnoses are conceptualized—particularly through the adoption of a spectrum-based model that views symptoms along a continuum rather than fixed categories.

This guide distills complex diagnostic criteria into an easy-to-understand format, using humor, illustrations, mnemonics, and summary charts to support fast learning and retention. Whether you’re a mental health professional, student, or curious reader, this book presents psychiatric diagnoses in a simplified yet thoughtful way. Rather than focusing only on assigning diagnostic labels, it encourages understanding patients along a range of functioning—from normal to clinically significant symptoms.

Written by experienced psychiatrists Dr. Steven Buser and Dr. Leonard Cruz, and illustrated by Luke Sloan, a young artist from Asheville, NC, this book (DSM-5-TR Insanely Simplified: Unlocking the Spectrums within DSM-5-TR and ICD-10) brings a fresh, creative perspective to the world of mental health diagnosis. While not a replacement for the official DSM-5-TR®, it serves as a helpful companion for those looking to master the latest diagnostic frameworks with clarity and insight.

Disclaimer: This publication is not affiliated with or endorsed by the American Psychiatric Association. For official diagnostic criteria, please refer to the DSM-5-TR