The Guilford Press Guilford Press Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual - PDM-2

The Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual, Second Edition (PDM-2) provides a comprehensive alternative to the DSM and ICD. This completely revised edition features over 90 percent new content, making it a modern resource for clinicians seeking a diagnostic tool grounded in psychodynamic theories and clinical models. Unlike categorical diagnosis systems, the PDM-2 focuses on case formulation and treatment planning. It offers practitioners an empirically based approach to understanding psychological problems across the entire lifespan. From infancy and childhood through adolescence, adulthood, and old age, this manual provides a clear framework for assessing personality functioning. By using the PDM-2, mental health professionals can access systematic insights from leading international authorities. The text includes clear conceptualizations and illustrative case examples to help guide clinical practice. This manual serves as an essential supplement for those looking to deepen their understanding of psychological complexity through a psychodynamic lens.