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Mental Health: Advanced & Specialist Programs

Psychological Diagnosis with DSM-5

An advanced program that equips mental health practitioners to understand and apply DSM-5 diagnostic criteria accurately when classifying psychological disorders.

Duration

1 year

Language

Arabic & English

Section / Category

Mental Health: Advanced & Specialist Programs

Certificate

Accredited

Program Overview

The program covers the overall structure of the DSM-5, its main classification axes, and the principles for distinguishing between overlapping symptoms, with emphasis on the clinical criteria practitioners use when formulating a diagnosis. Training relies on real case studies, diagnostic models, and applied exercises to build systematic analytical skill.

Participants leave with an organized understanding of the manual's sections and how to use it as a reference tool, along with a stronger ability to read symptoms in context. The program is intended for qualified specialists and practitioners and does not by itself grant a licence to practise clinical diagnosis.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the general structure of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
  • Distinguish between overlapping symptoms of different disorders
  • Apply diagnostic criteria to realistic case studies
  • Document clinical observations using precise, systematic language
  • Assess the limits of diagnostic tools and the need for referral

Admission Requirements

  1. 1 A university degree in psychology, medicine, or a related field
  2. 2 Prior study or experience in clinical psychology fundamentals
  3. 3 Basic computer literacy to access reference materials and case forms

Who it is for

  • Licensed psychiatrists and therapists
  • Clinical psychologists
  • Postgraduate psychology students
  • Staff at psychological counseling centers

Where it runs

  • EGCairo
  • Live online

Upcoming intake dates in each city are confirmed on registration.

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