Clinical Applications of the DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders

An up-to-date and authoritative discussion of the treatment of personality disorders using the AMPD Clinical Applications of the DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders is an invaluable reference for all clinicians and researchers using the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD)--a dimensional diagnostic system for understanding personality pathology. The authors cover the history, theory, research evidence, and clinical application of the AMPD, integrating emerging research findings with practical clinical guidance. The book is divided into three sections: An introduction, a review of recent literature--complete with case studies--and a section covering cultural diversity, social justice, and the future of personality assessment. Taken together, the sections offer a valuable outline of how to use the AMPD in assessment and treatment planning. Clinical Applications of the DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders compares and contrasts the AMPD with traditional DSM-5 personality categories and presents recent research findings and clinical applications guidelines on a range of personality pathologies across multiple settings. Perfect for personality researchers, mental health professionals, graduate students, and instructors, this book is a thorough guide to the AMPD approach to the treatment of mental health problems generally and personality pathologies in particular.