It is important for all social workers to know DSM-5 diagnoses when practicing as social workers in the field for a myriad of reasons. The process of diagnosing involves gathering information pertaining to clients’ conditions which is then connected with the social workers’ understanding about behavioral, emotional, and cognitive conditions (Barsky, 2017). It is pertinent that social workers utilize evidence-based research to inform their practice and through the application of understanding the DSM-5 diagnoses social workers have a better understanding of their clients and can utilize this information to guide interventions through goal setting, treatment planning, and determining prognosis. Barsky (2017) posits, that research is facilitated
